Posted by linkadge on January 16, 2011, at 17:05:36
In reply to Re: How is testosterone connected to depression? » maya3, posted by SLS on January 16, 2011, at 15:34:09
>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.
Yes, and estrogen also inhibits monoamine oxidase and serotonin transporter function.
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