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  • Volume 22
  • Number 1
  • January 2024

From the Guest Editor

Reviews

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages3–15

The authors reviewed the literature, published between 2018 and 2023, on treating bipolar disorder in the perinatal period in order to summarize current treatment perspectives. Mood episodes occur during pregnancy and there are high rates of both initial ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20230020

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages16–24

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth. When poorly controlled, they are associated with worse obstetric outcomes, such as higher rates of preterm birth and unplanned cesarean delivery. They are also ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20230023

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages25–34

Drug overdose is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Psychiatrists can play a critical role in reducing these deaths by delivering effective evidence-based treatments for perinatal opioid use disorder (POUD), including the use of buprenorphine. ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20230018

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages35–43

When neonatal and obstetrical complications occur, the identification and management of mood and anxiety disorders become complex with an ever-expanding array of psychiatric needs that include the management of grief- and trauma-related disorders. With ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20230021

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages44–52

Postpartum psychosis is the most severe psychiatric disorder associated with childbirth. Although rare, it is considered a psychiatric emergency that warrants immediate medical attention and inpatient care to ensure safety, complete diagnostic evaluation, ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20230025

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages53–62

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. Individuals with PCOS report reduced quality of life compared with those without PCOS, with possible contributing factors including infertility, ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20230024

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Ethics Commentary

Communication Commentary

Bibliography

Abstracts

Influential Publications

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages81–96

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refer to physical, cognitive, or affective symptoms that arise in the late luteal phase and remit with menses. The present work is a clinically focused scoping review of the last ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.23021035

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages97–108

Objective: The menopause transition is associated with difficulties in executive function. However, it is unclear whether these difficulties persist past perimenopause. This study investigated whether potential confounders, including natural vs. surgical ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.23021034

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages109–119

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent gynecological endocrine conditions affecting reproductive women. It can feature a variety of symptoms, such as obesity, insulin resistance, skin conditions, and infertility. Women with PCOS are ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.23021032

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages120–125

Objectives: Recommendations on lithium dosing around delivery vary, with several guidelines suggesting that lithium should be discontinued prior to delivery. We aimed to evaluate the validity of these recommendations by investigating 1) maternal lithium ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.23021031

Publication date: 01 January 2024

Pages131–142

Background: Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a psychiatric emergency that generally warrants acute inpatient care. PPP is marked by the sudden onset of affective and psychotic symptoms with a rapid deterioration in mental state. Evidence suggests that PPP is ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.23021033

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