Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 74, Issue 1 , Pages 85-96 , March 2003

Estrogen-mediated effects on depression and memory formation in females

Received 11 June 2001 ,Accepted 17 July 2001.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 74, Issue 1 , Pages 85-96 , March 2003

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