PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Carandang, Jennifer M. AU - Franco-Bronson, Kathleen AU - Kamarei, Shaparak TI - Recognizing and managing depression in women throughout the stages of life DP - 2000 May 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 329--338 VI - 67 IP - 5 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/67/5/329.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/67/5/329.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med2000 May 01; 67 AB - Depression is twice as common in women as in men, and women often experience different symptoms, a different course, and a different response to treatment. Furthermore, the menses, oral contraceptive use, parturition, menopause, and old age may cause or exacerbate depression. This paper discusses the diagnosis and management of depression in women throughout the stages of life.