Fearful of chemical compounds, she started on a regime of St. John's Wort, nutritional supplements, and psychotherapy, which after several months seemed to help. She began to feel better and, not surprisingly, her bleeding and other symptoms abated. Ultimately, she joined a psychotherapy group for self-knowledge and support. Florence's case demonstrates that a body under duress eventually rebels and that, if there is no emergency, it is best to allow equilibrium to return naturally as stressors are alleviated. William and Florence are excellent examples of the fact that, while we all share some common issues, each individual is as unique as a snowflake.
Women are twice as prone to depression and anxiety disorders.
Men are subject to more violent behavior, alcoholism, and drug abuse. Discrepancies are equaling out a bit-but not totally. Doctors still tend to evaluate men more thoroughly than they do women. When a doctor recommends a pill or a procedure, female patients should always ask whether its effects have been studied on women. Learning about gender-specific biology isn't an emotional issue, a feminist issue, or even a politically correct issue.