Benício N. Frey

OBJECTIVES: Perimenopause has been associated with mood worsening in some individuals, including increased depressive symptoms. Yet, the link between bipolar disorder (BD) and perimenopause remains understudied. This review aimed to provide…

OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have suggested that women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk for mood episodes during periods of intense hormonal fluctuation (e.g., premenstrual, postpartum, perimenopause). There is converging literature…

The menopausal transition is often marked by physical symptoms (e.g., vasomotor and sexual) and is sometimes accompanied by emotional changes that follow the decline in ovarian functioning. Although the absolute majority of women experience…