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I am 51, since February I have been very depressed. My last period was very light lasted 2 days the one before was very heavy and lasted 4 days. My doctor put me on antidepressants they are not doing any good he said it's not the menopause as I don't have night sweats. I have seen a female doctor who said the same thing. I'm now on highest dose but feel no better. What do you think as I am desperate?

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