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Anxiety disorders tend to be chronic conditions. Women are more prone than men to essentially all anxiety disorders (Bland et al., 1988; Kessler et al., 1994; Offord et al., 1996; Robins & Regier, 1991). Epidemiological studies suggest that women have a 2-to 3-fold increase in the occurrence of PD, PTSD and GAD. Fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone levels can substantially influence the severity and course of anxiety disorders. Future investigations that focus on gender differences may provide valuable information for effective treatment strategies for women with anxiety disorders.
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Emilien, G., Dinan, T., Lepola, U.M., Durlach, C. (2002). Discussion and perspectives. In: Anxiety Disorders. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8157-9_10
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