Vol. 38 (5) 2017 Neuro endocrinology letters

Lucky gene 5-HTTLPR and postpartum depression: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) should be given more attention for its increasing incidences, severe complications and complex pathogenesis. Previous studies of PPD have mainly been focused on the social contributions to its etiology such as age, marriage and economic status, whilst less attention has been given to inner biologi.....