Thyroid Function and Depression
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Depression is a mood disorder manifested by among other symptoms dysphoria, and loss of interest and energy. Its course can, to a certain degree, be affected by physiological or pathological alterations of the hypothalamus–pituitary–thyroid axis that lead to a “brain hypothyroidism,” as some authors have suggested. Thus, thyroid hormones have been proposed as adjuvant to antidepressant medications.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases |
Volume | 4 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Publication date | 2018 |
Edition | 2 |
Pages | 792-801 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-12-812200-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
ID: 217656371