Genetic and Epigenetic Factors Associated with Postpartum Psychosis: A 5-Year Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a serious mental health illness affecting women post-parturition. Around 1 in 1000 women are affected by postpartum psychosis, and the symptoms usually appear within 2 weeks after birth. Postpartum mental disorders are classified into 3 main categories starting from the least to most severe types, including baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, genetic and epigenetic factors associated with postpartum psychosis are discussed. A PRISMA flow diagram was followed, and the following databases were used as main sources: PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. Additional information was retrieved from external sources and organizations. The time period for the articles extract

SUBMITTER: Tsokkou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10888625 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature