In a sense, all women are at risk for depression.
Depression cuts across all class, race and social lines.
One in four women is likely to experience severe depression. Infertility, however, can be a source of depression for women who want children. Miscarriages and surgical menopause can also cause depressive symptoms. Also, undiagnosed head trauma from battering can cause depressive symptoms. Also, undiagnosed head trauma from battering can cause depressive symptoms.