Abstract
Epidemiological studies indicate sex-specific differences in prevalence rates and the natural course of mental disorders. Affective, anxiety, somatoform and eating disorders are more prevalent in women than men, whereas substance use disorders occur more commonly in men, and some disorders are equally distributed in both sexes (e. g. psychotic disorders). The aim of this review is to depict the natural course of mental disorders during the reproductive stages (premenstrual phases, peripartum period, perimenopause) in women, including also neuroendocrine features associated with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, puerperium and perimenopause. Recommendations for sex-specific diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are provided.
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Depression, Postpartum / diagnosis*
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Depression, Postpartum / epidemiology
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Depression, Postpartum / physiopathology
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Depression, Postpartum / psychology*
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Estrogens / blood
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Female
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / blood
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
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Mental Disorders / epidemiology
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Mental Disorders / physiopathology
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Mental Disorders / psychology*
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Middle Aged
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Perimenopause / physiology
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Perimenopause / psychology*
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Peripartum Period / physiology
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Peripartum Period / psychology*
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Pregnancy
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Premenstrual Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Premenstrual Syndrome / epidemiology
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Premenstrual Syndrome / physiopathology
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Premenstrual Syndrome / psychology*
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Progesterone / blood
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Young Adult
Substances
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Estrogens
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Progesterone
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Hydrocortisone