Citation

Dalton K. Lancet 1980; 2(8203): 1070-1071.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6107690

Abstract

3 women successfully pleaded diminished responsibility or mitigation due to premenstrual syndrome in crimes of manslaughter, arson, and assault. All had long histories of repeated misdemeanours, which continued while in prison. Police and prison records confirmed the diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome. The women were successfully treated with progesterone, and their behaviour returned to normal.

Language: en