HealthDay (2/15, Preidt) reported, “In women with bipolar disorder, premenstrual mood changes are associated with more depressive episodes and more severe symptoms,” according to a study published online Feb. 15 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
“The findings from the study of nearly 300 women offer evidence that premenstrual flare-ups of mood symptoms may be a clinical marker predicting greater severity of bipolar disorder in reproductive-age women, said Dr. Rodrigo Dias and colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital.”
Overall, “the way fluctuating hormone levels influence mood may result in greater mood instability among these patients, the study authors noted.”
Related Links:
- “Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms,” Robert Preidt, HealthDay, February 15, 2011.