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MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

WEBOur Center, established in 1989, has been renamed following the generous gift from Carol Ammon and Dr. Marie Pinizzotto. These resources will be used to realize the …

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PPD Screening and Treatment: Is There Room for Improvement

WEBPostpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common problems affecting new mothers worldwide. Though physiological changes in the postpartum …

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New Oral Drug Zuranolone (Zurzuvae) for Postpartum Depression …

WEBWe have been talking about zuranolone for a long time, and it is now available. Zuranolone will be marketed under the brand name ZURZUVAE by Sage …

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The Basics for Clinicians and Patients

WEBThe omega-3 fatty acids most broadly studied for human health are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) . They have been …

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Reevaluating the Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy

WEBIn addition, as women become estrogen-deprived, they may also experience an increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive dysfunction, and …

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Clinical Update 2024: Recommendations on the Use of …

WEBTamoxifen is a medication commonly prescribed for the treatment or prevention of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It is often administered after …

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Essential Reads: Strategies for the Prevention of Postpartum …

WEBPostpartum depression (PPD) is a relatively common problem, affecting between 10% and 15% of women after delivery. Although it is difficult to reliably predict which women in the …

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Medications and Pregnancy

WEBToward a better framework for postmarketing reproductive safety surveillance of medications. Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's …

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New Phone Number for the Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1 …

WEBThe Maternal Mental Health Hotline is a new, confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges. The Hotline provides …

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Expert Guidelines for the Treatment of PMDD

WEBSteiner M, Pearlstein T, Cohen LS, et al. Expert Guidelines for the Treatment of Severe PMS, PMDD, and Comorbidities: the Role of SSRIs. J Womens …

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Weekly Roundup for May 3, 2024: Recent Publications in Women’s …

WEBEve ry week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health, covering topics related to premenstrual symptoms, perinatal mood and anxiety …

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Fertility and Mental Health

WEBA study of 58 women from Lapane and colleagues reported a 2-fold increase in risk of infertility among women with a history of depressive symptoms; however, they were …

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Essential Reads: More Data on ADHD Medications and Pregnancy

WEBThe prevalence of first-trimester exposure to ADHD medications varied from 0.05% in 2008 to 0.27% in 2013, with the majority (473/569) of these exposures being to …

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Clinical Update 2019: Lithium and Pregnancy

WEBClinical Update 2019: Lithium and Pregnancy. While the use of lithium has been in decline over the last 20 years, lithium continues to be a useful and highly effective mood …

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Teen Mothers: How Can We Best Address Their Mental Health …

WEBThe Good News: According to the CDC, rates of teen pregnancy are falling In the United States, 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years in 2014. This …

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DEPRESSION DURING THE TRANSITION TO MENOPAUSE:

WEBheadaches, and even mood changes. Should side effects occur, different forms and dose schedules of progesterone may help. Depression is sometimes a side effect of hormone …

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Allison Baker, MD

WEBAllison Baker, MD. Dr. Baker received her MD from the University of Virginia, where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for her excellence in scholarship …

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New Progestin-Only Contraceptive Approved by the FDA

WEBThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a new progestin-only oral contraceptive called Slynd. This preparation contains the novel progestin drospirenone …

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Good News: More Data on the Use of ADHD Medications During …

WEBAllison Baker, MD on the Specialized Care of Pregnant and Postpartum Women with ADHD

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The Effects of Marijuana on Fetal Development

WEBAccording to a nationwide survey, 7.3% of Americans 12 or older regularly used marijuana in 2012, up from 5.8% of Americans in 2007. Among younger and socioeconomically …

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Mission Statement

WEBThe mission of The Center for Women’s Mental Health is to provide state-of-the-art evaluation and ongoing care for women who suffer from a spectrum of psychiatric …

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