Effect of pregnancy on three patients with bipolar disorder

Ann Clin Psychiatry. 1995 Mar;7(1):39-42. doi: 10.3109/10401239509149023.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
  • Bipolar Disorder / genetics
  • Bipolar Disorder / psychology*
  • Depression, Postpartum / diagnosis
  • Depression, Postpartum / genetics
  • Depression, Postpartum / psychology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications / psychology*
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Risk Factors