Have you noticed your mood plummeting around your period? If you’re going through menopause, have you felt persistently low? Did you notice a huge shift in your mood during pregnancy or after childbirth? Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many of our body’s processes and emotions.

Depression does not discriminate. It can affect someone of any age, race, gender identity, or ethnicity. However, depression doesn’t look the same for everyone. It’s a complex condition that can manifest in many different ways, making it difficult to diagnose. However, there are some unique traits of depression in women that are worth paying attention to.