The association between hormones and antipsychotic use: a focus on postpartum and menopausal women.

144 – 149 Although the evidence for the treatment potential of hormones added to antipsychotics at postpartum or at menopause is only beginning to accumulate, it is worthwhile keeping such options in mind and also appreciating that what may be significant in achieving good response are not levels of individual hormones but the balance of levels of several different hormones. 137 Summary and Conclusion In this narrative review, we attempted to summarize evidence bearing on the association of estrogens and oxytocin with antipsychotic use in the postpartum period and menopause.

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