whether thyroid hormones reverse depression in menopause.?


There are many factors that lead to depression, one of which is hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Not all depressed persons have this, and not all hypothyroid persons are depressed. not all women who are in menopause have an under-active thyroid.

But, in some cases, depression is cured by taking supplemental thyroid hormone. While this treatment is often given empirically, it really should be used after investigation of other causes of depression.

3 Responses to “whether thyroid hormones reverse depression in menopause.?”

  • greydoc6 says:

    There are many factors that lead to depression, one of which is hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Not all depressed persons have this, and not all hypothyroid persons are depressed. not all women who are in menopause have an under-active thyroid.

    But, in some cases, depression is cured by taking supplemental thyroid hormone. While this treatment is often given empirically, it really should be used after investigation of other causes of depression.
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  • J.SWAMY I says:

    Only when the depression and menopause are caused by Hypothyroidism
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  • Anju says:

    Yes, thyroid hormones reverse depression in post-menopausal women If & only if the patient believes in it…
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