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Why do my depression symptoms come up when on my menstrual cycle?

Verified by Dr. Lea Lis. MD, Psychiatrist

**WARNING: TW: Mental Health, Depression**

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What our doctors say

There are several forms of depression that are common to menstruators due to their association with changes in your gonadal hormones (sex steroids). If you are experiencing severe signs of depression, reach out to a trusted adult or friend, a mental health professional, or doctor. You are NOT alone in feeling down, especially on your period! <3

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LEA LIS (SHE/HER)

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DR SHAWN TASSONE (HE/HIM)

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JENNA LONGORIA (SHE/HER)

FND-P

CASSANDRA WILDER (SHE/HER)

ND

HEATHER IROBUNDA (SHE/HER)

MD

JESSICA SHEPHERD (SHE/HER)

MD

SARU BALA (SHE/HER)

ND

LEA LIS (SHE/HER)

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STACI TANOUYE (SHE/HER)

MD

NANCY YEN SHIPLEY (SHE/HER)

MD

ALYSSA DWECK (SHE/HER)

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ISRAA NASSIR (SHE/HER)

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DR SHAWN TASSONE (HE/HIM)

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DR PARI GHODSI (SHE/HER)

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