Book contents
- The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability
- Reviews
- The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 2 Prescribing Practice
- Chapter 3 Physical Health Monitoring
- Chapter 4 Mental Health Conditions in People with Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 5 Trauma in People with Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 6 Anxiety Disorders
- Chapter 7 Depression
- Chapter 8 Bipolar Disorders
- Chapter 9 Schizophrenia
- Chapter 10 Aggression and Self-Injurious Behaviour
- Chapter 11 Personality Disorders
- Chapter 12 Sexual Offences and Paraphilias
- Chapter 13 Substance Use Disorders
- Chapter 14 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Chapter 15 Autism
- Chapter 16 Sleep Disorders
- Chapter 17 Epilepsy
- Chapter 18 Dementia
- Chapter 19 Eating and Drinking Difficulties
- Chapter 20 Children and Adolescents
- Chapter 21 Prescribing for Health Issues in Women with Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 22 Older People
- Index
- References
Chapter 21 - Prescribing for Health Issues in Women with Intellectual Disability
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 November 2024
Book contents
- The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability
- Reviews
- The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 2 Prescribing Practice
- Chapter 3 Physical Health Monitoring
- Chapter 4 Mental Health Conditions in People with Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 5 Trauma in People with Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 6 Anxiety Disorders
- Chapter 7 Depression
- Chapter 8 Bipolar Disorders
- Chapter 9 Schizophrenia
- Chapter 10 Aggression and Self-Injurious Behaviour
- Chapter 11 Personality Disorders
- Chapter 12 Sexual Offences and Paraphilias
- Chapter 13 Substance Use Disorders
- Chapter 14 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Chapter 15 Autism
- Chapter 16 Sleep Disorders
- Chapter 17 Epilepsy
- Chapter 18 Dementia
- Chapter 19 Eating and Drinking Difficulties
- Chapter 20 Children and Adolescents
- Chapter 21 Prescribing for Health Issues in Women with Intellectual Disability
- Chapter 22 Older People
- Index
- References
Summary
People with intellectual disability are as likely to experience menstrual cycle-related mental problems as the general population; however, there may be problems in recognition and communication. Exploration of these health problems and potential treatments associated with menstrual cycle, from puberty through to menopause, are discussed.
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