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Women are twice as likely to have an anxiety disorder as men. Find out why and get more facts [1].

Treatment options and resources are usually the same for women as men, with the exception of women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Anxiety can worsen, improve, or stay the same during pregnancy, and that may affect treatment. Learn about medication use during pregnancy [2].

 

 

Podcast: Anxiety Disorders in Women [3]
Depression in Women: NIMH brochure [4]
Biological Basis for Higher Anxiety in Women [5]
Menopause Information and Resources [6]
Source URL: http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/women

Links:
[1] http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/women/facts
[2] http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/women/pregnancy-and-medication
[3] http://www.adaa.org/podcasts-ask-learn
[4] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women/index.shtml
[5] http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100615105239.htm
[6] http://www.healthline.com/health/menopause