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Should psychiatrists be prescribing oestrogen therapy to their female patients?

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Some studies have indicated that oestrogen therapy may be beneficial in the treatment of a number of neuropsychiatric disorders. However, it has been suggested that psychiatrists fail to prescribe oestrogen therapy to their patients, as they are 'not aware of' or 'do not believe' studies supporting their use. This paper reappraises the putative role of hormone treatments, particularly oestrogen therapy, in psychiatry.

Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.111.102855

Author: Michael C. Craig

Institution: King's College London

Language: English

Topic: Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2029179543