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Estrogen enhances norepinephrine and serotonin activity, and inhibits production of monoamine oxidase. As mentioned earlier, serotonin and norepinephrine are involved in the regulation of depressive moods. Decreased activity of serotonin and norepinephrine are associated with increased depressive mood.
Studies suggest that women experience depression up to twice as often as men. Hormonal factors may contribute to the increased rate of depression in women; such as menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause and menopause.