Case Report: The Injectable Contraceptive as a Contributing Factor to Mental State In a Young Female With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability
Aims: This case study explores the psychiatric and physical health complexities in a 28-year-old female service user with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability, focusing on the interplay between neuropsychiatric diagnoses, hormonal treatments, and significant mental health deter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S205647242510762X/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: This case study explores the psychiatric and physical health complexities in a 28-year-old female service user with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability, focusing on the interplay between neuropsychiatric diagnoses, hormonal treatments, and significant mental health deterioration. It also examines the impact of hormonal changes on mood and behaviour, highlighting potential misdiagnosis of emotional instability versus neurodevelopmental conditions. The service user has a history of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), irritable bowel syndrome, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (seizure-free since age 13). She has engaged with mental health services since adolescence, carrying multiple diagnoses including generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD). Her mental health worsened suddenly and significantly following a switch from an oral progesterone contraceptive to the Depo-Provera injection, prompting inpatient psychiatric care. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |