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Welcome to the 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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Postpartum Depression: Who is at Risk

WEBBetween 50 and 85% of new mothers experience a brief postpartum period of tearfulness and anxiety, termed the “maternity blues.”. But some 10 to 15% of women …

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Menopausal Symptoms

WEBMood Disorders and the Menopausal Transition In the United States more than 1.3 million women are expected to reach menopause every year. The transition to menopause, or …

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MGHPDS Mobile App

WEBThe Center for Women’s Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks women who are pregnant or have recently delivered and who are between ages 18-45. The …

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Laura F. Petrillo, MD, EdM

WEBDr. Laura Fagioli Petrillo received her M.D. from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean …

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Interventions for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression

WEBThe sessions are described as “coaching” sessions to minimize the stigma that many women associate with receiving mental health care. The intervention used …

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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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MOTHERS Act Becomes Law

WEBAs part of the landmark health insurance reform bill that passed Congress on Monday, the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act – legislation sponsored by U.S. …

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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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A New Study Investigates the Impact of a Drospirenone-Only

WEBProgestin-only oral contraceptives (often called minipills) are similar in efficacy to combination oral contraceptives containing estrogen and a progestin and are …

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Allison Baker, MD on the Specialized Care of Pregnant and …

WEBTo better care for pregnant and postpartum mothers with ADHD, clinicians should understand the unique facets of ADHD in women, how symptoms change during …

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Lee S. Cohen, MD

WEBDr. Cohen is Director of The Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health and Associate Chief of Psychiatry for Philanthropy and Department Communications at …

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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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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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Does Depo-Provera Cause Mood Changes

WEBDepo-Provera (DMPA), also known as the birth control shot, is a highly effective form of contraception that lasts for 3 months, and thus requires only 4 injections …

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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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Clinical Update 2010: Use of Stimulant Medications in Pregnancy

WEBApproximately 4% of the adult population suffers from ADHD. Attention and executive functioning difficulties also occur in those with mood and psychotic disorders …

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Weekly Roundup for October 27, 2023: Recent Publications in …

WEBEvery 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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