Effect of pregnancy on three patients with bipolar disorder.
Case histories of three bipolar II disorder patients who had periods of sustained euthymia during all their pregnancies are described. The clinical and research implications of these observations are discussed.
Mood Disorders Unit, London Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
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D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012307:Risk Factors