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. 2025 Sep 16;15(9):1003. doi: 10.3390/brainsci15091003
ERs Estrogen receptors
ERα Estrogen receptor alpha
ERβ Estrogen receptor beta
HRT Hormone replacement therapy
GABA Gamma-aminobutyric acid
GDA Generalized anxiety disorder
EREs Estrogen response elements
BDNF Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
cAMP Cyclic adenosine monophosphate
PKA Protein kinase A
PI3K Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase
ROS Reactive oxygen species
SOD Superoxide dismutase
WHI Women’s health initiative
SERMs Selective estrogen receptor modulators
CBT Cognitive-behavioral therapy
SSRIs Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
SNRIs Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
VTE Venous thromboembolism
DVT Deep vein thrombosis