Undiagnosed, Untreated Bipolar Disorder In Women In Their Late 40s Can Lead To Increased Risk Of Suicide, According To Culver City Psychiatrist

Women are most at risk for developing bipolar disorder at two key stages of their lives: in their later teenage years and when they reach their late 40s, when the risk of suicide may increase.

“Although less common than early onset bipolar disorder, the incidence of bipolar disorder in women in their late 40s may be related to hormonal changes and, if left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to an increased risk of suicide,” said David Chu, M.D., a psychiatrist and medical director of the inpatient psychiatric program at Southern California Hospital at Culver City.

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