A study of Depression in Women and Girls of Childbearing Age During the Development of Covid 19: A Narrative Review

The Covid 19 pandemic changed people's lifestyles. Decreased social interactions have led to a wide range of emotions in the general public, especially women of childbearing age. A range of emotions including: stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression, variables have been reported. Depression, which is by far the most common and second-ranked disease in the world, is now on the rise. In girls around puberty, if not correctly identified; It can be associated with an increased risk of suicide. In pregnant women, it can cause low birth weight, preterm delivery, and fetal growth retardation. If a pregnant woman is not properly identified and treated, it can lead to postpartum depression and cause abrupt cessation of breastfeeding and subsequent consequences. In postmenopausal women, it can also destroy interpersonal relationships and their social interactions. Therefore, it is necessary for reproductive health professionals and health care providers, using the public education system, to promote the knowledge of the general public, especially women of childbearing age.