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After stopping estrogen (I only had to take estrogen alone) I noticed depression creeping in. I am now taking anti depressants and after watching hot flash havoc on PBS I am thinking there is a connection between the two? Any others who have had depression after stopping estrogen? Thank you!
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Hello and welcome to EmpowHer,
May 7, 2016 - 11:03amAlthough the amount of estrogen in the body and mood swings are directly related it is still largely a mystery as to its link to depression. The reason for this is because women depression due to hormonal changes can happen under many different scenarios whether too little estrogen or too much, it can still occur.
However, you symptoms do sounds similar to Primary Ovarian Insufficiency which can be directly linked to depression.
Below is a link to a HER article that talks about POI in detail. I highly suggest you check it out.
https://www.empowher.com/depression/content/primary-ovarian-insufficiency-and-depression
Also discuss it with your doctor. Perhaps from there you can find more answers.
I hope that helps. Let us know if you have any more questions.
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