Posted by SLS on January 16, 2011, at 15:34:09
In reply to Re: How is testosterone connected to depression? » linkadge, posted by maya3 on January 16, 2011, at 12:38:55
> > I think there is some evidence that SSRIs work better in women then men. Roughly speaking, testosterone favors dopaminergic function while estrogen is serotonergic / noradrenergic.
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> Does that mean that high testosterone raises dopamine levels?I haven't looked into it, but one must consider the possibility that sex hormones change membrane receptor sensitivities rather than neurotransmitter turnover. I think estrogen increases NE receptor sensitivity.
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