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Recurrent pseudocyesis and hypomania.

J Taylor1, A Kreeger

  • 1Royal Free Hospital, London.

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|July 1, 1987
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This study describes a young woman with recurrent pseudocyesis (false pregnancy) episodes linked to annual hypomanic episodes. It explores the connection between pseudocyesis and affective disorders, considering psychological and neuroendocrine factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Pseudocyesis, or false pregnancy, is a rare condition where a person experiences symptoms of pregnancy without conception.
  • Affective disorders, such as bipolar disorder, involve significant mood disturbances.