Bipolar I disorder has a similar prevalence in male and female populations, although bipolar II disorder and some subtypes (such as rapid-cycling) are more common in women.

Autoimmune diseases, especially in women, are associated with nearly a twofold increased risk for affective disorders, new research shows.

Women are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years leading up to the menopause, a study suggests. Researchers examined data on 128,294 UK women in the four years around ...

Women more commonly experience rapid cycling, mixed states, seasonal patterns, and bipolar II disorder. Men typically present with more classic manic episodes, earlier onset, and greater ...

Women are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years leading up to their final period, a study has suggested. Experts said research of this nature could help predict individual ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by dramatic mood episodes that include mania or hypomania. These “high” moods alternate with periods of depression.

Bipolar UK ambassador Clare Dolman, who is also patient and public involvement lead on the project, said: "This confirms what we have observed and heard from women with bipolar themselves, that ...

The study of 128,294 UK women by academics from Cardiff University in collaboration with Bipolar UK and the UK Biobank focused on the four years around the final menstrual period.

Women are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years leading up to their final period, a study has suggested. Experts said research of this nature could help predict ...