TITLE:
Schizophreniform Disorder after Onset of Menopause
AUTHORS:
Shahzaib Khan, Melody Dankha
KEYWORDS:
Psychiatric Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusions, Hallucinations, Menopause
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Psychiatry,
Vol.11 No.4,
September
6,
2021
ABSTRACT: Schizophrenia is one of the psychotic disorders that is a huge concern
with prevalence increasing every year. In this case report, we are discussing
the case of a 49-year-old female with no prior history of psychiatric illness
and a recent diagnosis of menopause, presenting with signs and symptoms of
schizophreniform disorder and menopause. After undergoing treatment with
estrogen and risperidone, she experienced complete resolution of her delusions
and hallucinations.