Women are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years leading up to the menopause, a study suggests.

It confirmed the lack of a gender difference in incidence of bipolar disorder, and the earlier age of onset of bipolar disorder ... higher rates of rapid cycling among women) and deserve further ...

Of the 250 women, 80 experienced psychosis, 77 schizophrenia and 34 bipolar disorder ... depression with psychotic symptoms (2.4%), schizotypal personality disorder (0.4%), and mood disorders ...

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and bipolar disorder are separate conditions, but they share significant overlap in mood-related symptoms. Research suggests that people living with bipolar ...

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It is not yet curable, but medication, therapy, and other strategies can help manage the symptoms and reduce its effects on a person’s daily life.

However, it is important to note that everyone is different. Not all people with bipolar disorder have symptoms that affect their sexuality. Depending on the type of bipolar a person has ...

Bipolar I disorder typically starts around 25 years old. Symptoms usually show up earlier in life in men than in women. Symptoms have to last most of the day and for at least one week to be ...

The study helps explain why late-onset menopause is linked to lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels for years to come ...

Women are more than twice as likely ... It found there was a 112% increase in bipolar during perimenopause, while the onset of major depressive disorder increased by 30%. Professor Arianna Di ...