Actually research is still being undertaken to know the exact reasons for this phenomenon. It is possible that males have stayed out of the radar of studies for the simple reason that because males are ill at ease asking for help or accepting that they feel insecure. Even then, hormonal issues could be a contributing factor for such a high incidence in females. Many females go through premenstrual syndrome (PMS) of different severity levels. It has been observed that those females who endure massive mood changes, painful ovulation, bloating, water weight gain, and excruciating menses have more risk of suffering depression than females who do not have PMS. For obvious reasons, such factors are not applicable to males.

After a woman delivers a baby, her hormones are all out of whack. It is not unnatural for some females to suffer baby blues after gaining motherhood, but some other females capitulate and sleep into a thick and more and more dark mood from which they cannot get away. This is defined as post-partum depression and can happen in about six month time span starting from the time of delivery. A big pointer that a woman is undergoing post-partum depression is her reluctance to hold her child or feel as though she has bonded with her infant in any way. Ironically, she feels guilty about this lack of emotion on her part, which only leads her further down into despair. Such a case should be immediately referred to a medical professional.

Miscarriage has the potential to push a woman into depression. Although she is not to be blamed for such an unfortunate happening, a woman may develop a guilt for the loss of her baby and is more at risk of getting mental disorder like depression. Studies show that young housewives having small children often claim they feel isolated and alone. This absence of a social network or assumed social condition has a propensity to create depressive events.

Perimenopause, menopause and the attendant physical changes that these cause can induce depression in females. Hormonal imbalances, loss of estrogen and the health issues that they raise are all factors for an increased risk of mental illness.

AS a natural process, females develop increased level of guilt consciousness as they grow up. Single mothers attempting to balance motherhood and work are under extreme stress and can feel inadequate in both roles.

Even though women are prone to depression more so than men, there is no reason to despair. Help is round the corner. It is advisable to consult your doctor so as to to alleviate your mental condition and recover rapidly.