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 [...]
This article in Psychiatric Times reviews some interesting research which suggests that drugs which modulate the estrogen receptor may improve cognitive functioning in patients with schizophrenia. Â This is the first study to show that oral [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
