women are at greatest risk for depression around puberty post partum and around menopause statistically. . these are times when estrogen levels falter; i think serotonin and neurotrophic factors (brain growth and health chemicals) also falter. this likely conveys some risk for depression. let's face it these times are also stressful for women which raises depression risk. given the recurrence of your depression i would suggest that whatever med you take next that resolves your depression stick with it much much longer to hopefully prevent future depressions.
i have a history of depression and am entering menopause. i was diagnosed with major depression. are hormones to blame?