Psychiatric Update on Reproductive Mood Disorders-View Presentation

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Dr. Kimberly Yonkers and Dr. Gina Civella delivered a comprehensive presentation on reproductive mood disorders. Dr. Yonkers, renowned for her work on mood and substance use disorders in women, began with the complexities of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). She emphasized that while many consider PMS a joke, for those affected, it involves significant distress and impairment. PMDD, in particular, presents severe symptoms like mood swings, irritability, and depression, which can occur cyclically, often needing specific treatments.<br /><br />Effective treatments for PMDD include serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs), which can be intermittent or continuous, and select contraceptives. She also touched on novel treatments like compounds developed to modulate neurosteroids, which are being explored for their effectiveness in PMDD.<br /><br />Dr. Yonkers also discussed perinatal mood disorders, shedding light on the prevalence and treatment challenges of depression during pregnancy. She reviewed the risks associated with antidepressant use during pregnancy, which are generally non-teratogenic but require careful consideration regarding preterm birth and neonatal adaptation.<br /><br />Dr. Civella covered menopausal mood disorders, focusing on vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbances, and depression during the menopausal transition. Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms, but non-hormonal options like SRIs and newer medications are available. She emphasized the overlap in treating mood and vasomotor symptoms during menopause, with SSRIs being a cornerstone for mood symptoms.<br /><br />The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, discussing various treatments' nuances and implications for reproductive mood disorders, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans.

Keywords

reproductive mood disorders

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

serotonin reuptake inhibitors

neurosteroids

perinatal mood disorders

depression during pregnancy

antidepressant use

menopausal mood disorders

vasomotor symptoms

hormone therapy

personalized treatment plans

Dr. Kimberly Yonkers