Melatonin, Postpartum Depression
Conditions
Brief summary
Our aim was to diagnose and initiate early treatment for postpartum depression by detecting the changes of melatonin levels in c-sections with different antesthesia modalities.
Interventions
melatonin levels in c-sections with different anesthesia modalities.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* pregnant women c-section (using general or regional anesthesia) aged between 18-45 years
Exclusion criteria
* age under 18 or above 45, history of smoking, a diagnosis with mental retardation, psychiatric patients, use of antipsychotics or antidepressants, patients with sleeping disorders, hormone replacement theraphy patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| edinburgh depression scale | 5 months | below 12 is associated with depression |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)