Menopause Increases Risk of Relapse in Women with Schizophrenia
Menopause is a period of increased risk for women with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and women are at higher risk for relapse than their age-matched male counterparts.
Essential Reads:Â Clinical Challenges in the Treatment of Perimenopausal Women with Schizophrenia
Women with schizophrenia may experience worsening of their symptoms as they transition into the menopause.Â
Adjunctive Treatment with Estrogen in Premenopausal Women with Schizophrenia
There is cumulative evidence suggesting that estrogen might play a role in the development of schizophrenia and therefore may be useful in the treatment of this illness. On average, the first signs of schizophrenia appear [...]
In Brief: Women with Schizophrenia More Likely to Have Rapid Repeat Pregnancy
Women who have a shorter interpregnancy interval, typically defined as less 12 months, experience higher rates of pregnancy complications. In addition there is accumulating dated to suggest that there are higher risks of neurodevelopmental problems, [...]
Premenstrual Worsening of Symptoms in Women with Psychotic Disorders
Clinically we see that many women with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder experience worsening of their symptoms prior to the onset of menses. We have less data on the impact of menstrual cycle on [...]
In Brief: Mothers with Affective Illness (Even In Remission) Have Deficits in Emotional Processing
We have long known that postpartum depression may have negative effects on the child and may contribute to deficits in social development and emotional regulation. Exactly what mediates these effects is not so clear; however, [...]
Estrogen Receptor Modulator Raloxifene for Women with Schizophrenia
Several years ago, we reviewed a paper suggesting that estrogen may have beneficial effects for women with schizophrenia. Â In this study, women with schizophrenia were treated with estrogen in addition to their antipsychotic medications. Â Adjunctive [...]
Treatment Challenges in Menopausal Women with Schizophrenia
Over the years there have been multiple reports indicating that women with schizophrenia may experience worsening of their symptoms as they transition into the menopause. Â In addition, while schizophrenia typically has its onset in young [...]
Adjunctive Treatment with Medroxyprogesterone in Women with Acute Mania
Women with bipolar disorder often experience fluctuating mood symptoms across the menstrual cycle, typically reporting an exacerbation of symptoms during the premenstrual phase of the cycle (Rasgon et al, 2003, 2005). Â Other studies have indicated [...]
Raloxifene Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia
Several years ago, we reviewed a paper suggesting that estrogen may be a beneficial treatment for women with schizophrenia. Â In this study, patients with schizophrenia were treated with estrogen. Â There was significant improvement in their [...]