metabolic syndrome

Beyond Reproductive Health: The Psychiatric Burden of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS or PCOS)

Women with PMOS have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety. Routine screening and integrated care are essential for improving psychiatric and reproductive outcomes.

By |2026-09-17T14:21:08-04:00September 22nd, 2026|Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Medical Education, PCOS, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Resources|Comments Off on Beyond Reproductive Health: The Psychiatric Burden of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS or PCOS)

Clinical Update 2020: Antipsychotic Medications and Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Given the number of younger women using atypical antipsychotic medications, there is an urgent need for more accurate data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. One important question is whether these newer antipsychotic [...]

By |2020-07-07T12:38:59-04:00July 8th, 2020|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Clinical Update 2020: Antipsychotic Medications and Risk of Gestational Diabetes

New Research from the CWMH: Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Atypical Antipsychotic-Associated Hypertriglyceridemia

Dyslipidemia is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotics and, for a significant number of patients, may limit the acceptabillily of this class of drugs as an option for long-term treatment. This open trial tested [...]

By |2016-03-29T15:29:06-04:00August 1st, 2015|Alternative & Complementary, Antipsychotic Medications, Research at CWMH|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Atypical Antipsychotic-Associated Hypertriglyceridemia

In Brief: Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Gestational Diabetes

Given the number of younger women using atypical antipsychotic medications, we need more accurate data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. To better understand the link between antipsychotic medication and medical conditions associated with [...]

By |2020-01-25T23:48:54-04:00May 18th, 2015|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Outcomes|Comments Off on In Brief: Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Gestational Diabetes

Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  Despite the increasing use of these medications in women of child-bearing age, there is still relatively little data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. 

By |2024-04-14T16:18:01-04:00July 17th, 2012|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Outcomes|Comments Off on Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Gestational Diabetes
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