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Using New Research to Inform Treatment Decisions during Pregnancy: A Case Report

As more research is conducted within the field of women’s mental health, there are times when recommendations may change depending on the available data.   We will discuss a case here to illustrate this point. The patient is a 32 year old woman with a history of anxiety who was first evaluated by this clinician in [...]

Venlafaxine (Effexor) for Postmenopausal Hot Flushes

During the menopausal transition, up to 85% of women experience vasomotor symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats. For many women, hot flushes may be severe; they can interfere with work and other daily activities and affect sleep quality. Hot flushes may be associated with fatigue, poor concentration, and depression. Given the recent data from [...]