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while those experiencing perinatal depression face a 30% higher risk of subsequent autoimmune disease, as reported in Molecular Psychiatry.
Patients facing autoimmune diseases exhibit a 30% higher risk of perinatal depression,
Perinatal depression leads to sustained psychological challenges, relationship strains, and diminished quality of life.
The impact extends beyond the individual, affecting the child, partner, and societal dynamics.
led by Emma Bränn at the Karolinska Institute, analyzed data from 1,289,638 pregnancies involving 815,232 women in the Swedish National Medical Birth Register.
To investigate the intricate links between perinatal depression and autoimmune disease, researchers,
Conversely, the matched cohort study found a 30% elevated risk of subsequent autoimmune disease in those exposed to perinatal depression over a median follow-up of 4.75 years.
Their nested case-control study revealed a 30% higher risk of perinatal depression in patients with autoimmune diseases.
Acknowledging these connections, healthcare providers should be vigilant about the increased risk of perinatal depression among women with autoimmune diseases and vice versa.
These findings highlight an independent bidirectional association between autoimmune disease and perinatal depression, suggesting shared biological mechanisms.