Main description:

Case Studies in Reproductive Psychiatry provides a comprehensive review of current research on Premenstrual Mood Disorders, Pregnancy and Lactation, and Perimenopause and Postmenopause following a woman's reproductive lifespan. The book takes a unique approach by combining current research literature with a collection of case studies of women with different types of psychiatric disorders in various reproductive stages. Case studies include women with psychiatric disorders who are planning for pregnancy, pregnant women with psychiatric disorders, women with postpartum psychiatric disorders, and those with premenstrual or perimenopausal mood disorder.

By combining current literature and case studies, this book reinforces the comprehension of foundational research ultimately leading to better treatment options for women undergoing psychiatric disorders.

Contents:

Introduction: What is Reproductive Psychiatry?

Section 1: Premenstrual Mood Disorders
1. Premenstrual Mood Symptoms
2. Premenstrual Mood Dysphoric Disorder
3. Premenstrual Mood Disorder Exacerbations

Section 2: Pregnancy and Lactation
1. Understanding the Limitations of the Literature
2. General Approach to Managing Psychiatric Disorders during Pregnancy and Lactation
3. Psychiatric Care in Women of Childbearing Age
4. Planning for Pregnancy in Women with Major Depression and/or Anxiety Disorders
5. Unplanned Pregnancy in Women with Major Depression and/or Anxiety Disorders
6. Anxiety and OCD in Pregnancy and Postpartum
7. Postpartum Depression
8. Planning for Pregnancy in Women with Bipolar Disorder
9. Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy
10. Postpartum Psychosis
Case 11: Schizophrenia and Pregnancy

Section 3: Perimenopause and Postmenopause
1. Perimenopause Case Examples
2. Postmenopause Case Examples