Over the years there have been multiple reports indicating that women with schizophrenia may experience worsening of their symptoms as they transition into the menopause. Â In addition, while schizophrenia typically has its onset in young [...]
We commonly receive questions regarding the potential effects of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) on mood and risk for depression. Â Despite the prevalence of OC usage, few studies have explored the association between hormonal contraceptive [...]
Many of the newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have uses beyond the treatment of epilepsy. Â Topiramate (marketed as a Topamax), in addition to its use for the treatment of epilepsy, is now being prescribed to reproductive [...]
In the earliest studies, postpartum depression was described an episode of depression associated with childbirth, typically emerging within the first three months after delivery. Â As more research has been carried out, we have learned that [...]
This week’s roundup includes a series of articles on depression in menopausal women. Reducing depression during the menopausal transition with health coaching: Results from the healthy menopausal transition randomised controlled trial. Almeida OP, Marsh K, [...]
 Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of antidepressant medications for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD).  Most of the these studies focused on the impact of these medications on depressive symptoms; however, it is [...]
 Heading the list are two important reviews: one on postpartum psychosis from the American Journal of Psychiatry and another on the topic of perinatal suicide.  On the list, you will also find several interesting [...]
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the screening instrument most commonly used to identify women with postpartum mood disorders. Â This is a 10-item questionnaire which has been validated in many different populations and is [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed major revisions to prescription drug labeling in order to provide more accurate and helpful information on the effects of medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The [...]
Lately we are seeing more articles about postpartum anxiety. Â Although we typically emphasize postpartum depression, many women experience clinically significant symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Â This week we have one article [...]
