Menopause - Women are at no greater risk for clinical depression during menopause than at other times in their lives. However, women who have a history of clinical depression may be more likely to experience a recurrence during menopause. Late Life - Some factors in later life can increase the risk of clinical depression. The death of a spouse may lead to depression. Additionally, clinical depression can be triggered by other illnesses including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis.
Depression is never a normal part of growing older.
How these factors affect women is not yet fully understood. Regardless of the reasons, depression is not a normal part of a woman's life. Get the Facts Click here for a factsheet on Clinical Depression and Women.