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Lamotrigine and Menopausal Hormone Therapy: What Women Need to Know

Estrogen-containing menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) may lower blood levels of lamotrigine, potentially reducing its effectiveness in some women with bipolar disorder. What do we know about this interaction, and does the risk differ with oral, transdermal, or vaginal estrogen?

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2026-09-01T11:32:34-04:00August 27th, 2026|Bipolar Disorder, Menopausal Symptoms, Menopause|Comments Off

Essential Reads: A Primer on Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Mental Health Providers

How should psychiatrists think about hormone therapy in perimenopause? This article explains when, why, and how to consider MHT for perimenopausal women with mood and anxiety symptoms.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2026-04-01T06:32:09-04:00April 1st, 2026|Essential Reads, Hormonal Therapy, Hormone Therapy, Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off