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Women with bipolar disorder face elevated risks of unplanned pregnancy, while pregnancy-related treatment changes may increase the risk of illness recurrence.
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The study examined effective contraceptive use and associated sociodemographic, clinical, and pharmacological characteristics among women with bipolar disorder aged 18 to 50 years.
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The analysis used data from the MONTRA survey, conducted in France from 2010 to 2011 among patients with clinician-confirmed DSM-IV bipolar disorder.
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Effective contraception included oral contraceptives, patches, vaginal rings, implants, intrauterine devices, female sterilization, condoms, and diaphragms; withdrawal was excluded.
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Clinical measures included bipolar disorder type, mood phase, rapid cycling, suicide-attempt history, hospitalization, comorbidities, and self-sufficiency in managing illness and medication.
