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Menstrual psychosis : a case report.

Ashutosh B Shah1, Vihang N Vahia, Rajeev Yadav

  • 1Ashutosh B Shah, M.B.B.S., D.P.M., Registrar, Department of psychological medicine, Dr. R. N. Cooper hospital and Seth G. S. Medical College.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
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Summary

Menstrual Psychosis, a rare disorder, presents unique challenges as it is not recognized in standard psychiatric classifications. This case report details a 16-year-old female experiencing three psychosis episodes within five months.

Keywords:
Gonadal HormonesMenstruationPsychosis

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Menstrual Psychosis is a distinct condition with historical case reports spanning 150 years.
  • Current psychiatric diagnostic systems (DSM, ICD-10) do not individually classify Menstrual Psychosis.
  • The disorder's rarity and lack of formal recognition hinder research and clinical understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the clinical presentation and challenges in diagnosing Menstrual Psychosis.
  • To contribute to the literature on this under-recognized psychiatric disorder.
  • To advocate for the potential inclusion of Menstrual Psychosis in future diagnostic manuals.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 16-year-old female patient.
  • Documentation of three distinct episodes of psychosis over a 5-month period.
  • Review of historical literature on Menstrual Psychosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced recurrent psychotic episodes linked to her menstrual cycle.
  • The episodes required medical intervention and psychiatric assessment.
  • The case illustrates the diagnostic difficulties due to the absence of formal classification.

Conclusions:

  • Menstrual Psychosis represents a specific subtype of psychosis with unique cyclical patterns.
  • Further research and case studies are needed to establish diagnostic criteria.
  • Recognition in psychiatric nomenclature could improve patient care and research.