Antidepressant Use During IVF: What We Know About Outcomes
Current data suggest that SSRI antidepressants do not meaningfully reduce IVF success, while untreated depression or anxiety may be associated with lower pregnancy and live birth rates.
Beyond Hot Flashes: The Hidden Toll of Menopausal Sleep Disturbance on Well-Being
Sleep disturbance is common in peri- and postmenopausal women, even in the absence of VMS, and is independently linked to worse quality of life, depression, and anxiety.
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.
The Complex Motives Behind Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
A new study examines why some women continue using cannabis during pregnancy, revealing overlapping motives such as mental health, relief of nausea and vomiting, and pain management.
For the Treatment of Perinatal Anxiety: What About Lavender Oil?
Lavender, used historically for anxiety, stress, depression, and sleep, may provide benefits through aromatherapy or oral forms. Evidence supports potential effects, though safety and efficacy in pregnancy and breastfeeding remain unclear.
Task-Sharing: A Behavioral Activation Intervention for Perinatal Depression Could Expand Access to Care
Behavioral activation intervention, whether delivered by specialists or non-specialists, was effective for the treatment of perinatal depression and anxiety.
Essential Reads: Are Premenstrual Mood Symptoms a Risk Factor for Suicide?
Women with premenstrual mood disorders face significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation and behavior, highlighting the need for careful assessment and targeted prevention.
Breastfeeding and Maternal Mood: Exploring a Complex, Bidirectional Relationship
The relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression is complex and bidirectional, with each influencing the other through biological, psychological, and social factors.
Using AI and Data from the Medical Record to Identify Individuals at Risk for Postpartum Depression
In a recent study from Mass General Hospital, researchers examined whether information included in the medical record at the time of discharge after delivery could help us to identify individuals at increased risk for postpartum depression.
Postpartum Depression with Comorbid Anxiety: Optimizing Treatment
Postpartum anxiety is a common and often under-recognized condition that affects a substantial proportion of new mothers.