Journal article
Comorbid bipolar disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: real patients, unanswered questions
Abstract
Large-scale clinical and epidemiological studies suggest a link between bipolar disorder (BD) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). However, smaller studies using prospective charting failed to find this association. Here, we report three cases of individuals with BD and comorbid PMDD who responded successfully to adjunctive contraceptive agents in the management of their severe premenstrual symptoms. While controlled trials investigating …
Authors
Frey BN; Minuzzi L
Journal
Archives of Women's Mental Health, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 79–81
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
February 2013
DOI
10.1007/s00737-012-0313-z
ISSN
1434-1816