Ovarian hormones and depression in teens
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how natural hormone changes during the menstrual cycle might affect depression in teenage girls. It aims to understand why some girls feel worse at certain times of the month.
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Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth
- You have had your period for at least one year
- You have regular menstrual cycles (not on birth control or other hormones)
- You have had depression or symptoms of depression
- You can read and write in English
- You are not pregnant and not taking any medications or devices that change your cycle
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