| dc.contributor.author | Behrman, Sophie | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-03T17:03:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-01-03T17:03:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-11 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Behrman S, Crockett C. Severe mental illness and the perimenopause. BJPsych Bulletin. Published online 2023:1-7. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://oxfordhealth-nhs.archive.knowledgearc.net/handle/123456789/1333 | |
| dc.description | This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution and reproduction, provided the original article is properly cited. | en |
| dc.description.abstract | Hormonal fluctuations in the perimenopause are associated with an array of physical and psychological symptoms. Those with pre-existing mental disorders may experience changes to their symptoms and response to treatment during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal periods and may also be at risk of poorer longer-term physical health outcomes in menopause. The transition towards menopause may be compounded by the oestradiol-suppressing effect of many psychotropics on the hypothalamopituitary–gonadal axis. A collaborative approach between primary care and secondary mental health services is an opportunity for proactive discussion of symptoms and support with management of the perimenopause. This may involve lifestyle measures and/or hormone replacement therapy, which can both lead to improvements in well-being and mental and physical health. | en |
| dc.description.uri | https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2023.89 | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.subject | Perimenopause | en |
| dc.title | Severe mental illness and the perimenopause | en |
| dc.type | Article | en |