The association of serologically documented maternal thyroid conditions during pregnancy with bipolar disorder in offspring.

Marisa N SpannKeely Cheslack-PostavaAlan S Brown

Published in: Bipolar disorders (2019)

These findings suggest that prenatal thyroid hormone deficiency, particularly a thyroid condition marked by low levels of thyroxine, may be an important developmental mechanism related to the risk of bipolar disorder with psychotic features.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
major depressive disorder
pregnant women
high fat diet
pregnancy outcomes
replacement therapy
physical activity
smoking cessation
drug induced