Psychiatric syndromes linked to reproductive function in women: a review of current knowledge.
Four psychiatric syndromes related to reproductive function in women have been identified: postpartum depression, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), post-hysterectomy depression, and involutional melancholia. The authors review what is known about these syndromes and conclude, first, that postpartum depression comprises three separate syndromes, the most severe of which is most likely a variant of primary affective disorder. Second, research into the syndromal nature, biology, and treatment of PMS is still in its infancy due to a variety of methodological difficulties. Third, the rate of depression among women during the involutional period or following hysterectomy for benign pathology is not higher than it is at other times.
Gitlin
M J
MJ
Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine 90024.
Pasnau
R O
RO
D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008593:Menopause; D011247:Pregnancy; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology*