Effects of estrogen on schizophrenia
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Effects of estrogen on schizophrenia
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An increase in symptoms of schizophrenia has been observed to correspond with decreasing levels of estrogen in menopausal women. This observation has led researchers to propose a link between estrogen and schizophrenia. While the first onset of schizophrenia generally occurs between the ages of 20 and 25 for men, first onset occurs approximately 5 years later for women, with a second peak between the ages of 40 and 45. Animal studies suggest that estrogen acts as a barrier to dopamine receptors,
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2024-02-12T13:21:57Z
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