A consecutive sample of 16 women with laparoscopy-diagnosed
endometriosis were evaluated for mood disorders. Twelve women met DSM- III
criteria for a mood disorder: seven for bipolar disorder, mixed, three for
bipolar disorder, manic, and two for major depression. Two women had
equivocal diagnoses and two showed no evidence of mood disorder. Nine
subjects had first-degree relatives with histories of severe mood
disorders.
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