Bipolar Disorder in Women Journal Article


Authors: Miller, L. J.; Ghadiali, N. Y.; LaRusso, E. M.; Wahlen, K. J.; Avni-Barron, O.; Mittal, L.; Greene, J. A.
Article Title: Bipolar Disorder in Women
Abstract: This article summarizes research pertinent to the clinical care of women with bipolar disorder. With bipolar disorder, female gender correlates with more depressive symptoms and different comorbidities. There is a high risk of symptom recurrence postpartum, and possibly during perimenopause. Women with bipolar disorder have increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases, unplanned pregnancies, excessive weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. Mood stabilizing medications, specific psychotherapies and lifestyle changes can stabilize mood and improve functioning. Pharmacologic considerations include understanding interactions between mood stabilizing medications and contraceptive agents, and risks and benefits of mood stabilizing medication during pregnancy and lactation.
Journal Title: Health care for women international
ISSN: 1096-4665; 0739-9332
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 0
Language: ENG
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Notes: LR: 20141016; JID: 8411543; aheadofprint; SO: Health Care Women Int. 2014 Oct 14:0.