It is true that women are at a greater risk of suffering from depression as compared to men. You can say that the ratio is approximately 2:1. This ratio has been reported in eleven countries all over the world. There are certain factors which are suspected to put women at a greater risk for depression as compared to men. Some of these factors suggested by studies are reproductive factors, hormonal factors or genetic factors. This matter is serous because depressed women make more suicide attempts than men; they show severe symptoms and face lots of health problems.

Hormonal fluctuations do occur in females during puberty, after or during pregnancy and menopause and this definitely has an effect on moods in women. Apart from this, it is worth noting that thyroid hit women more than men, which affect metabolism and emotional health. Researches also suggest that women produce lesser amount of serotonin than men which can lead to mood swings and depression in women.

 Brain structure of women is such that they tend to be more emotional and moody at times. This makes them more prone to clinical depression. Social, cultural, and psychological factors sometimes play a role in making women a target of clinical depression. And social pressure along with family pressure is more on females rather than males. This can be one of the reasons of depression.