SSRIs, SNRIs and Mirtazapine: Choosing the Right Antidepressant for Hormone-Sensitive Mood Disorders

A major Lancet study published in 2025 has highlighted how antidepressants differ in their physical effects — from weight and blood pressure to heart rate and sleep. For women managing hormone-linked mood disorders such as PMDD, postnatal depression, or perimenopausal anxiety, understanding these differences can help guide safer, more personalised treatment choices.