New Research from the CWMH: Vortioxetine Effective for Depression and Menopausal Symptoms
As women transition into the menopause, they experience a constellation of symptoms including vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats), sleep disruption, problems with sexual functioning, and cognitive impairment. Women may also be more vulnerable to depression and anxiety during the menopausal transition.  A recent study from the Center for Women’s Mental Health looks at the effectiveness of vortioxetine (sold in the US as Trintellix) for the treatment of [...]
Weekly Roundup for MAY 1, 2020: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health, covering topics related to premenstrual symptoms, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, use of medications in pregnant and breastfeeding women, perinatal substance use, and menopausal mental health. Singal and colleagues use a medical database to look at the early development of children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. While the study shows some differences between exposed and unexposed children, the [...]
Reproductive psychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on the practice of reproductive psychiatry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with Ob.Gyn News on April 29th, 2020 When last I wrote this column, I was preparing for travel to professional meetings in the spring, planning a presentation for an upcoming grand rounds, and readying to host a scientific advisory board [...]
Weekly Roundup for APRIL 24, 2020: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health, covering topics related to premenstrual symptoms, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, use of medications in pregnant and breastfeeding women, perinatal substance use, and menopausal mental health. On Wednesdays, we will continue to offer virtual rounds for perinatal psychiatry providers. Back by popular demand, the CWMH is pleased to announce a second course offering of ‘Psychiatric Disorders in Women’ [...]
ANNOUNCING: Summer CME Opportunity with CWMH Faculty
Back by popular demand, the CWMH is pleased to announce a second course offering of 'Psychiatric Disorders in Women' with the MGH Psychiatry Academy. The course will run this Summer, and is available to all healthcare providers with an interest in reproductive psychiatry. Please find more information and registration here. Â The Center for Women's Mental Health.
Preliminary Data Supporting the Use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Premenstrual Symptoms
There is excellent data to support the use of selective serotonin and serotonin- norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD); however, many women do not want to take these medications for symptoms that occur only once a month. Other women do not want to deal with the side effects, which include sexual dysfunction. What else can we offer to treat premenstrual symptoms? A [...]