Periodic psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle and increased blink rate.
The association of a recurrent psychosis in the premenstrual period with an increased blink rate is reported. This case adds to evidence supporting a hormonal hypothesis of certain psychotic disorders.
Maudsley Hospital, London.
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D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001767:Blinking / Q000502:physiology*; D004298:Dopamine / Q000502:physiology; D004967:Estrogens / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology*; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D012008:Recurrence
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D004967:Estrogens; D004298:Dopamine