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Why Isn't ECT One of the First Types of Treatment

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Why isn't ECT one of the first types of treatment prescribed to those who have major depressive disorder?


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Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from the excess growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones in hands, feet, and face.

Adrenalectomy

A surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys.

Adrenal Gland

A gland located above each kidney in the human body that produces hormones such as adrenaline and steroids like cortisol.

Sex Glands

Organs that produce sex hormones and gametes, such as the ovaries and testes.

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