title: Polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric morbidity.
abstract: Ten cases are reported of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in association with psychiatric illness presenting to a liaison psychiatry service. This association is critically reviewed paying attention to explanatory factors such as selection bias and steroid treatments. Monoamine imbalances may be involved in the etiology of both PCOS and the accompanying psychiatric illness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bruce-Jones
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zolese
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015995:Prevalence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D015983:Selection Bias
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D011239:Prednisolone