Severe Nausea During Pregnancy and Depression: Study Reveals Bidirectional Association
Researchers analyzed data from over 437,000 women and found 8.8% with severe morning sickness had prior depression versus 1.0% in others, indicating shared biological factors.
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Severe nausea during pregnancy and depression: Study reveals bidirectional association
A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced severe nausea were more likely to have depression both before and after pregnancy and were more likely to receive an earlier diagnosis of depression after pregnancy.
Finnish study reveals association between severe nausea during pregnancy and depression
A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced severe nausea were more likely to have depression both before and after pregnancy and to receive an earlier diagnosis of depression after pregnancy.
A large registry study conducted at the University of Turku shows for the first time a link between severe morning sickness and depression.
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