Case report, 2020
Do psychotic symptoms connected to your menstrual cycle always come back every month?
Yes. Menstrual psychosis causes psychotic symptoms that start suddenly, last a short time, and happen in a rhythm with the menstrual cycle. Between episodes, women recover completely.
What they did
Case series of 3 women with menstrual psychosis. All were examined to see if they met the diagnosis of menstrual psychosis and how well they responded to treatment.
What they found
All 3 women had the same pattern: sudden psychotic symptoms during their menstrual cycle, recovery between episodes, and good response to treatment.
What it means for you
This shows that menstrual psychosis is a real condition where hormonal changes affect mental health. Women can recover completely between episodes when treated. This helps doctors and patients recognize the pattern.
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women in case series
About the study
- Original title
- Menstrual psychosis: A not so forgotten reality
- Authors
- Ray R, Paul I
- Journal
- Indian journal of psychiatry
- Year
- 2020
- Study design
- Case report
- What was tested
- Treatment (type not specified)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.4103/psychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_883_20
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