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title: Can gynecologists help find and treat depression in women? | Niyora
description: Yes. Since gynecologists see women during times when depression risk is highest, they can screen for depression and help with treatment.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-obstetrician-gynecologist-s-role-in-detecting-preventing-and-treating-2017/
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- Can gynecologists help find and treat depression in women?

Study, 2017

# Can gynecologists help find and treat depression in women?

Yes. Since gynecologists see women during times when depression risk is highest, they can screen for depression and help with treatment.

 Early or limited evidence

Women during vulnerable reproductive periods

## What they did

Recommends depression screening during gynecology visits, especially during vulnerable times like adolescence, pregnancy, after childbirth, and menopause.

## What they found

Women face higher risk of depression than men. Risk is especially high during adolescence, pregnancy, after childbirth, and menopause. Women often visit gynecologists for other reasons while also having depression or mood disorders.

## What it means for you

Gynecologists see women at high-risk times for depression and can screen during routine visits. A limitation is that this is guidance rather than research proving screening improves outcomes.

## About the study

Original title The Obstetrician-Gynecologist's Role in Detecting, Preventing, and Treating Depression Authors Bhat A, Reed SD, Unützer J Journal Obstetrics and gynecology Year 2017 Study design Study What was tested Depression screening during gynecology visits Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000001809](https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000001809)

## Topics

[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)[Pregnancy and postpartum](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-postpartum/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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