RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Recognizing and managing depression in women throughout the stages of life JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 329 OP 338 VO 67 IS 5 A1 Carandang, Jennifer M. A1 Franco-Bronson, Kathleen A1 Kamarei, Shaparak YR 2000 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/67/5/329.abstract 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.