Mentrual Irregularities In Schizoprhenia

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Here's an interesting article summary from 1942!

Observations were made on 817 menstrual bleedings of 221 patients

suffering from schizophrenic and affective disorders. A more

detailed study has been made in 31 cases by an analysis of the

vaginal smears. A greater irregularity in menstrual interval than in

a comparable normal group was found. A tendency to a delay, a

weakened expression, or a temporary suppression of the follicular

reaction was noted. Prolongation of the menstrual interval or

amenorrhea was frequent. Short cycles also were observed. All these

abnormalities are interpreted as the result of an adverse effect

upon the growth of the ovarian follicles. A correlation between the

severity of the illness and the degree of abnormality of the

menstrual cycle was found. An improvement in the mental condition

was usually accompanied by a change to a more normal menstrual

function. The existence of an etiological relationship could not be

ascertained.

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/98/4/567

[Guest guest]

Here's an interesting article summary from 1942!

Observations were made on 817 menstrual bleedings of 221 patients

suffering from schizophrenic and affective disorders. A more

detailed study has been made in 31 cases by an analysis of the

vaginal smears. A greater irregularity in menstrual interval than in

a comparable normal group was found. A tendency to a delay, a

weakened expression, or a temporary suppression of the follicular

reaction was noted. Prolongation of the menstrual interval or

amenorrhea was frequent. Short cycles also were observed. All these

abnormalities are interpreted as the result of an adverse effect

upon the growth of the ovarian follicles. A correlation between the

severity of the illness and the degree of abnormality of the

menstrual cycle was found. An improvement in the mental condition

was usually accompanied by a change to a more normal menstrual

function. The existence of an etiological relationship could not be

ascertained.

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/98/4/567

[Guest guest]

Here's an interesting article summary from 1942!

Observations were made on 817 menstrual bleedings of 221 patients

suffering from schizophrenic and affective disorders. A more

detailed study has been made in 31 cases by an analysis of the

vaginal smears. A greater irregularity in menstrual interval than in

a comparable normal group was found. A tendency to a delay, a

weakened expression, or a temporary suppression of the follicular

reaction was noted. Prolongation of the menstrual interval or

amenorrhea was frequent. Short cycles also were observed. All these

abnormalities are interpreted as the result of an adverse effect

upon the growth of the ovarian follicles. A correlation between the

severity of the illness and the degree of abnormality of the

menstrual cycle was found. An improvement in the mental condition

was usually accompanied by a change to a more normal menstrual

function. The existence of an etiological relationship could not be

ascertained.

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/98/4/567

[Guest guest]

Here's an interesting article summary from 1942!

Observations were made on 817 menstrual bleedings of 221 patients

suffering from schizophrenic and affective disorders. A more

detailed study has been made in 31 cases by an analysis of the

vaginal smears. A greater irregularity in menstrual interval than in

a comparable normal group was found. A tendency to a delay, a

weakened expression, or a temporary suppression of the follicular

reaction was noted. Prolongation of the menstrual interval or

amenorrhea was frequent. Short cycles also were observed. All these

abnormalities are interpreted as the result of an adverse effect

upon the growth of the ovarian follicles. A correlation between the

severity of the illness and the degree of abnormality of the

menstrual cycle was found. An improvement in the mental condition

was usually accompanied by a change to a more normal menstrual

function. The existence of an etiological relationship could not be

ascertained.

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/98/4/567