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Theriogenology Jun 2021Canine (Canis familiaris) pseudocyesis, pseudopregnancy, false pregnancy or nervous lactation is a frequent syndrome observed in non-pregnant, late diestrous or early... (Review)
Review
Canine (Canis familiaris) pseudocyesis, pseudopregnancy, false pregnancy or nervous lactation is a frequent syndrome observed in non-pregnant, late diestrous or early anestrous females that is characterized by different degrees of mammary gland enlargement, maternal behavior and lactation. Further education about this frequent canine physiological event is still necessary to ensure optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies. Thus, the aim of this article was to review and update the physiopathology, physical and behavioral signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pseudocyesis in bitches in which it is a clinical problem.
Topics: Animals; Dogs; Female; Lactation; Pregnancy; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 33799011
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JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical... 2008Pseudocyesis - a clinical syndrome seen in non-psychotic woman, known since the time of Hippocrates. Pseudocyesis has a psychological basis in which a woman's wish for...
Pseudocyesis - a clinical syndrome seen in non-psychotic woman, known since the time of Hippocrates. Pseudocyesis has a psychological basis in which a woman's wish for pregnancy is essential to their identity and self-esteem. Normally, pseudocyesis is seen in women who desperately want to become pregnant, especially those with longstanding infertility. Basically, the treatment of Pseudocyesis is to help these patients recognize the illness and to educate and counsel them. Here is the case of pseudocyesis in which there is no history of long standing infertility. This case is rare and liable to be missed.
Topics: Adolescent; Female; Humans; Nepal; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 19079383
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Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology... May 2013This literature review on pseudocyesis or false pregnancy aims to find epidemiological, psychiatric/psychologic, gynecological and endocrine traits associated with this... (Review)
Review
This literature review on pseudocyesis or false pregnancy aims to find epidemiological, psychiatric/psychologic, gynecological and endocrine traits associated with this condition in order to propose neuroendocrine/endocrine mechanisms leading to the emergence of pseudocyetic traits. Ten women from 5 selected studies were analyzed after applying stringent criteria to discriminate between cases of true pseudocyesis (pseudocyesis vera) versus delusional, simulated or erroneous pseudocyesis. The analysis of the reviewed studies evidenced that pseudocyesis shares many endocrine traits with both polycystic ovarian syndrome and major depressive disorder, although the endocrine traits are more akin to polycystic ovarian syndrome than to major depressive disorder. Data support the notion that pseudocyetic women may have increased sympathetic nervous system activity, dysfunction of central nervous system catecholaminergic pathways and decreased steroid feedback inhibition of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Although other neuroendocrine/endocrine pathways may be involved, the neuroendocrine/endocrine mechanisms proposed in this review may lead to the development of pseudocyetic traits including hypomenorrhea or amenorrhea, galactorrhea, diurnal and/or nocturnal hyperprolactinemia, abdominal distension and apparent fetal movements and labor pains at the expected date of delivery.
Topics: Depressive Disorder, Major; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; Humans; Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 23672289
DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-11-39 -
British Medical Journal Mar 1952
Topics: Delusions; Female; Humans; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 14904975
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Canadian Medical Association Journal Apr 1951
Topics: Delusions; Female; Humans; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 14812399
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Postgraduate Medical Journal Dec 1946
Topics: Female; Humans; Pregnancy; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 20287291
DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.22.254.395 -
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue... Jun 1986The author reviews the medical literature on pseudocyesis, the condition where a nonpregnant woman believes she is pregnant and has objective signs of pregnancy. The... (Review)
Review
The author reviews the medical literature on pseudocyesis, the condition where a nonpregnant woman believes she is pregnant and has objective signs of pregnancy. The disorder involves both psychological and neuroendocrine mechanisms and is related to other conditions varying in severity from fleeting fears and wishes in healthy women to pathological changes in neuroendocrine functions in others. The notion that the condition is a heterogeneous one, closely related to other more common disorders, is emphasized.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Body Image; Child; Dependency, Psychological; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Guilt; Humans; Hyperprolactinemia; Middle Aged; Narcissism; Pain; Pseudopregnancy; Syndrome
PubMed: 3524787
DOI: 10.1177/070674378603100514 -
American Family Physician Nov 1984While reports of pseudocyesis have been declining, this is still an important condition for physicians to recognize. Symptoms of pregnancy, abdominal distention,...
While reports of pseudocyesis have been declining, this is still an important condition for physicians to recognize. Symptoms of pregnancy, abdominal distention, galactorrhea, amenorrhea and depression are common findings. Follow-up and counseling are necessary to assure that the patient accepts not being pregnant and the mental health is restored.
Topics: Adult; Amenorrhea; Counseling; Depression; Female; Galactorrhea; Humans; Pregnancy; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 6541862
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The Primary Care Companion For CNS... Nov 2017
Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Pseudopregnancy; Sertraline; Suicide, Attempted
PubMed: 29141121
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Ginecologia Y Obstetricia de Mexico Apr 1978
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Female; Humans; Pseudopregnancy
PubMed: 689423
DOI: No ID Found