Suicidal Ideation Common in Women Seeking Treatment for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
In this population seeking treatment for PMDD, suicidal ideation is very common, affecting about 40% of the women.
Essential Reads – What’s the Difference Between PME and PMDD? How Should We Treat PME?
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
Essential Reads: Investigational Treatment of Depressive Disorders With Neuroactive Steroids: Potential Implications for PMDD
Neuroactive steroids, derivatives of allopregnanolone, may be effective for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Are Women with PMDD at Increased Risk for Suicidality?
In a recent meta-analysis, Yan and colleagues looked at the prevalence of suicidal ideation among women diagnosed with PMDD.
Essential Reads: A Clinical Guide for the Diagnosis and Treatment of PMDD
In an evidence-based review published in 2012, Laura Wakil, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, and Susan Girdler present a thorough review of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), reviewing its diagnosis and treatment options.
Food for Thought: Are Women with ADHD at Increased Risk for Hormonally Mediated Mood Disorders?
While for some adults, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is relatively mild and, with effective treatment, does not have a significant impact on overall functioning or quality of life. However, it is noteworthy that the majority of [...]
Announcing Our Newest CME Opportunity: In-Depth Modules for Enhanced Approaches in Perinatal Psychiatry
To address the growing demand for specialized knowledge in perinatal psychiatry, the Center for Women's Mental Health is pleased to announce its newest CME course offering: Perinatal Psychiatry: In Depth Modules for Enhanced Approaches. [...]
A Novel Treatment for PMDD: Ulipristal Acetate, a Progesterone Receptor Modulator
While many women experience physical symptoms prior to the onset of their period or premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a smaller subset of women suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of premenstrual [...]
Essential Reads: Ovarian Suppression for the Treatment of Severe PMDD
While many women experience physical symptoms prior to the onset of their period or premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a smaller subset of women suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of premenstrual [...]
Next MGH Online Course on Women’s Mental Health Starts November: Register Today
We completed our first MGH Women’s Mental Health online CME program in the Fall of 2019, and we are so excited to offer our next round of the course beginning in November 2020. Thank you [...]