Lower Risk of Self-Harm During Pregnancy, Except in Younger Women
Lower risk for self-harm was observed during pregnancy, except in women aged 15 to 19 years.
Lower risk for self-harm was observed during pregnancy, except in women aged 15 to 19 years.
In a recent meta-analysis, Yan and colleagues looked at the prevalence of suicidal ideation among women diagnosed with PMDD.
Although it is widely accepted that perimenopausal women are at increased risk for depressive symptoms, little research exploring suicidality in mid-life women has been conducted. In the spirit of Suicide Prevention Month, we will review [...]
Suicidal ideation is relatively common among pregnant women; however, the risk of attempted or completed suicide in this population is low.
Many women have concerns about the side effects of hormonal contraceptives, including oral contraceptives, depot preparations, and hormonal IUDs and vaginal rings. Potential side effects include bloating, breast tenderness, and weight gain. In addition, some [...]
It is estimated that suicide accounts for about 10% of all maternal deaths. While we have a fair amount of information to help us predict which women are at risk for depression during pregnancy and [...]