Despite the fact that it only affects a small percentage of women, it can affect many others. If postpartum depression is left untreated, it can develop into postpartum psychosis. Some women develop postpartum psychosis and must seek immediate treatment. If left untreated, some women may very well commit infanticide and/or suicide. However, many women do not commit infanticide or commit suicide. These women say they did not hear violent orders like other women. There are a few medications that, along with psychotherapy, help cure postpartum depression. Today, many women still suffer from postpartum depression, but modern medicine helps cure one woman at a time.