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You Asked: Is St. John’s Wort Effective for PMDD?
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herbal preparation which has been shown, in some studies, to be effective for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive symptoms. St. John’s wort is now...
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You Asked: What Dose of Folic Acid for Pregnant Women Taking Lamotrigine...
In our community of perinatal psychiatrists, we have recently seen many questions regarding the use of folic acid supplementation in women taking lamotrigine (Lamictal). While all recognize that all...
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You Asked: Can Modafinil (Provigil) be Used to Treat Menopausal Fatigue
Each year in the United States, the menopause transition is experienced by 1.5 million women. With this change in the hormonal milieu comes troublesome symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms,...
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You Asked: What Medications Can Be Used For Smoking Cessation in a...
Smoking is relatively common during pregnancy, with about 10% of all women smoking at some point during their pregnancy. The rates are even higher among women with psychiatric illness. While many...
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You Asked: Should Women Taking Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Use Higher Dose of...
We have really enjoyed our weekly virtual rounds. It’s been a great opportunity to meet other perinatal psychiatrists in the community, and discussions with new people always brings up interesting...
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You Asked: In a Woman with ADHD, Should You Continue Treatment with a...
A growing body of literature supports the reproductive safety of stimulants in pregnant women and suggests that not treating may have negative consequences for the mother and her child. The post You...
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You Asked: Is St John’s Wort Safe for Breastfeeding Women?
There is little published data on the use of St. John's wort during breastfeeding and because we lack data, we would typically recommend using a conventional antidepressant, such as an SSRI or SNRI....
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You Asked: Can TMS be Used to Treat Depression During Pregnancy?
Longer-term studies supporting the safety and efficacy of TMS during pregnancy are needed. The post You Asked: Can TMS be Used to Treat Depression During Pregnancy? appeared first on MGH Center for...
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