Research suggests that several factors may play a role, including: Genetics and family history Brain chemistry and function Stressful life events Trauma or major life changes Other mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression Each person's experience with OCD is different, which is why personalized treatment is important
However, the process depends on a number of specific conditions
Hot flashes and mood changes often get the spotlight, for example, but estrogen also plays an important role in connective tissue health and inflammation
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In the original Russian research programme, short peptides isolated from pineal, thymic and other tissues were proposed as 'cytomedines' endogenous regulators capable of influencing tissue-specific gene expression