Hormonal markers could lead to early detection of postpartum depression

Findings may lead to blood test to predict risk of postpartum depression

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy, according to a new study. These molecules influence the brain's stress response and emotional regulation.

Hormonal markers could lead to early detection of postpartum depression

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Research findings may lead to blood test to predict risk of postpartum depression

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Virginia. These molecules influence the brain's stress response and emotional regulation.

Blood Test May Predict Postpartum Depression Through Hormone Levels

Women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have distinct neuroactive steroid levels during the third trimester of pregnancy. A study found that those with PPD had lower levels of pregnanolone, which reduces stress, and higher levels of isoallopregnanolone, which increases stress.

Blood Test May Predict Postpartum Depression Risk Before Symptoms Start

Summary: A new study suggests that neuroactive steroid levels in the third trimester may predict postpartum depression risk, potentially enabling early diagnosis and preventive treatment. Takeaways: Hormonal Biomarkers for PPD – Researchers found that a lower pregnanolone/progesterone ratio and a higher isoallopregnanolone/pregnanolone ratio in late pregnancy were linked to postpartum depression risk. Potential for Early Diagnosis – If validate…

New Study Identifies Blood Markers That May Predict Postpartum Depression Risk

New research from collaborators at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Virginia shows that characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids derived from the hormone progesterone found in the blood of women in the third trimester of pregnancy may predict risk of the development of postpartum depression (PPD). The findings, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk of PDD to allow …