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Estrogens and gonadal function in schizophrenia and related psychoses

Riecher-Rössler, Anita and Kulkarni, Jayashri. (2011) Estrogens and gonadal function in schizophrenia and related psychoses. Current topics in behavioral neurosciences, Vol. 8,. pp. 155-171.

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Abstract

Recent research has increasingly pointed to the importance of estrogens and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in schizophrenia. Specifically, there is mounting evidence from clinical, epidemiological, and basic research that estradiol, the main component of estrogens, exerts protective effects in schizophrenia and related psychoses. Possible modes of action of this hormone in the brain have been suggested, and clinical intervention studies have reported the first positive results. Furthermore, there are an increasing number of reports on gonadal dysfunction and states of estrogen deficiency in women with schizophrenia. These findings could have important implications for clinicians and researchers alike.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Psychiatrie (Klinik) > Erwachsenenpsychiatrie UPK > Erwachsenenpsychiatrie (Riecher-Rössler)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Psychiatrie (Klinik) > Erwachsenenpsychiatrie UPK > Erwachsenenpsychiatrie (Riecher-Rössler)
UniBasel Contributors:Riecher-Rössler, Anita
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Further Journal Contribution
Publisher:Springer
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal item
Language:English
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Deposited On:25 Oct 2013 08:32

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