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 [...]
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Using New Research to Inform Treatment Decisions during Pregnancy: A Case Report
March 17, 2009 – 11:34 am
Venlafaxine (Effexor) for Postmenopausal Hot Flushes
January 18, 2005 – 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Venlafaxine for Postpartum Depression
February 20, 2002 – 6:59 pm
Postpartum depression (PPD) is relatively common, occurring in about 10 to 15% of women after delivery. Several reports have documented the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) sertraline, fluoxetine, and fluvoxamine for the treatment of this disorder. In a recent report, Cohen and colleagues have demonstrated the efficacy of venlafaxine for the treatment of [...]
