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.
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
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