Schizophreniform psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle.
The premenstrual and menstrual periods are associated with increased psychiatric disturbances, both of a psychotic and neurotic nature. Pre-existing psychosis can worsen in the premenstrual period, or, as we describe in the following case report, a psychosis can occur in the premenstrual period with complete remission once the bleeding has ceased.
Gerada
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Maudsley Hospital, London.
Reveley
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D000328:Adult; D004394:Dydrogesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D008598:Menstruation; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D004394:Dydrogesterone; D006220:Haloperidol