Association of VDBP (rs4588 and rs7041) gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to postpartum depression in South Indian population: A cross-sectional study.

Low vitamin D levels have been implicated in postpartum depressive disorders (PPD). Our study aimed to demonstrate the association of Vitamin D Binding Protein (VDBP) genetic variants rs7041 and rs4588 with susceptibility to PPD and to investigate their possible relationship with serum vitamin D and VDBP levels in Indian women with PPD. A cross-sectional study involved 330 cases and 330 controls.

Reduced Maternal Serum Total, Free and Bioavailable Vitamin D Levels and its Association with the Risk for Postpartum Depressive Symptoms.

Background: Low vitamin D levels have been implicated in postpartum depressive disorders. However, studies on bioavailable vitamin D levels in postpartum depression are limited. Our study aimed to assess the serum concentrations of total, free and bioavailable 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in women with postpartum depressive symptoms (PPD) and the association between 25(OH)D levels and PPD at 6 week post-delivery.

Low serum levels of High-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) as an indicator for the development of severe postpartum depressive symptoms.

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a psychiatric complication of childbirth affecting 10-20% of new mothers and has negative impact on both mother and infant. Serum lipid levels have been related to depressive disorders, but very limited literatures are available regarding the lipid levels in women with postpartum depression. The present study is aimed to examine the association of serum lipids with the development of postpartum depressive symptoms.

The prevalence of domestic violence and its associated factors among married women in a rural area of Puducherry, South India.

Background: Violence against women is an emerging problem worldwide and more so in India. Considering its adverse effects on women's health, assessing the burden of violence in the community will help in planning services for the victims.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of domestic violence and to identify factors associated with domestic violence among married women in reproductive age group in rural Puducherry.

Luteinizing hormone-follicle stimulating hormone ratio as biological predictor of post-partum depression.

Background: Post-partum depression (PPD) is the common adverse outcome of child bearing which affects the wellbeing of both mother and newborn and has long-term effects. Hence, reliable potential biological tests for early detection of PPD are essential. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) were associated with depressive disorders and the present study estimated the levels of serum FSH, LH in postpartum depression and explored them as predictive biomarkers in the development of PPD.