Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), current suicidal ideation and attempt in female patients with major depressive disorder

摘要: Current suicidal ideation and attempts are more commonly found in female patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) than males. However, little is known about the relationship between activity of reproductive hormones suicide. The study population consisted 490 MDD age ≥18. They were assessed by Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. At same visit, we measured blood Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing (LH), estradiol, progesterone, Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH), cortisol, thyroid hormones, prolactin. Blood FSH showed a significant difference among suicide attempt, those ideation, without within previous month. Post-hoc analysis also that was significantly lower attempt without, whereas other no differences attempt. negatively associated current suicidality scores after adjustment for education years all groups. or 45 under, but not In conclusion, especially under.