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title: What mental health problems are connected to reproduction? | Niyora
description: Mental health problems are often connected to pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, and menopause, as well as miscarriage and abortion.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/reproduction-and-psyche-2007/
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Review, 2007

# What mental health problems are connected to reproduction?

Mental health problems are often connected to pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, and menopause, as well as miscarriage and abortion.

 Early or limited evidence

Not applicable; this is a review of mental health problems at various reproductive life stages.

## What they did

Review article describing mental health problems and disorders that relate to reproduction in women and men across reproductive life stages.

## What they found

Common mental health problems include those during pregnancy and after delivery, during the menstrual cycle, and around menopause. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and induced abortion can have mental health consequences. Mental illness in women who want children raises special treatment considerations.

## What it means for you

Mental health and reproductive health are closely connected. Doctors should screen for mental health issues at key reproductive life stages. Treatment of pregnant women with mental illness requires special consideration. This is a review, not new research.

## About the study

Original title [Reproduction and psyche] Authors Rohde A Journal Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz Year 2007 Study design Review What was tested None - discussion of mental health problems related to reproduction Read the paper [doi.org/10.1007/s00103-007-0106-0](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00103-007-0106-0)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Pregnancy and postpartum](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-postpartum/)

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