Researchers identify potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain (IMAGE)

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Researchers identify potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

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A new study has identified a causal relationship between depression and dysmenorrhea using Mendelian randomisation to analyse both European and East Asian populations. Sleeplessness was identified as a potential mediator.

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Shuhe Liu, Zhen Wei, Daniel F. Carr John Moraros. https://doi.org/10.1093/bib/bbae589

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