About Women's Health: Depression - More Than The Blues

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Depression is more than the occasional blues that most people experience from time to time. This week we explore the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of clinical depression. We also cover rape, hot flashes, late periods, and more. Have a healthy week! Tracee Depression and Women Depression: It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of health conditions that affect women, but, in fact, it is one of the leading reasons women seek out medical help. While it's not known for sure, higher rates of depression in women than men may be linked to biological and social differences. See More About:  depression symptoms  pmdd  pms Healing And Surviving After Rape As you may have already guessed, 100% accurate statistics on rape are impossible to get. However, the estimates that have been made -- regardless of their differences -- are frightening. Learn how to help yourself or a friend health following rape. See More About:  rape  survival after rape  healing emotionally after rape What Is A Rape Kit? The phrase rape kit describes a medical kit used to collect evidence from the body and clothing of a rape victim. The rape kit generally contains little boxes, microscope slides, and plastic bags. These are used to collect fibers from clothing, hair, and bodily fluids such as saliva and semen, which can help identify the rapist. See More About:  911  sexual assault  rape prosecution Why Is My Period Late? One of the questions I'm asked most often is "Why is my period late?". Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), many times, the women will also assure me that they are definitely not pregnant. So, what else can cause an absence of menstruation? See More About:  late periods  amenorrhea treatments  breastfeeding Women's Health Ads Womens Health Womens Clinic Home Health Care Women Gynecology Women OBGYN Featured Articles Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Fibrocystic Breast Disease How To Prevent Heart Disease 10 Ways To Reduce Hot Flashes Pain Between Periods   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement