Table 3.

Risk of Depressive Symptoms^* Associated with Different Categories of Estrogen Use.

	Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval)†	P value
Nonuser (past and never)	1.0	—
Current user	0.7 (0.5 to 0.9)	.01
Never user	1.0	—
Past user	0.8 (0.6 to 1.0)	.06
Current user	0.6 (0.4 to 0.8)	.002
Past user	1.0	—
Current user	0.8 (0.6 to 1.1)	.2
Never user	1.0	—
Ever user	0.7 (0.6 to 0.9)	.004

^*Score ≥ 6 on the Geriatric Depression Scale.

^†From multivariable logistic models adjusted for living alone, bilateral oophorectomy, current smoking, physical activity, social network, self-perceived health, cognitive function, functional status, and antidepressant use.