May 5, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04506-y

Depressive symptoms and associated factors among women preparing for pregnancy: a population-based study from the Seoul metropolitan preconception health management program

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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms among women preparing for pregnancy and identify associated lifestyle and reproductive factors. The findings reveal that 8.5% of participants exhibited elevated depressive symptoms, with significant associations found with smoking, insomnia, binge eating, and reproductive issues such as dysmenorrhea and infertility. The authors emphasize the importance of integrating mental health screenings and lifestyle interventions into preconception care to enhance women's psychological well-being and promote healthier pregnancies.

Hyun Joo Lee, Whan Shin, Jung Yeol Han, Han Zo Choi, Jongkyeong Kang, Sook-Young Woo

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