Interview Highlights
- Antidepressants remain a clear therapeutic option in the treatment of perimenopausal depression.
- Aside from pharmacologic therapies, psychotherapy and sensitive discussions with women in the perimenopausal stage may be helpful in alleviating their concerns.
- Hormone therapy, which may play a key role in addressing symptoms during the perimenopausal stage, should be used at the lowest dose and for the shortest duration possible.
Text Version
This edition of Psychopharmacology Institute’s Expert Consultations features Dr. Vivien Burt. Dr. Burt is a professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founder and Co-Director of the Women's Life Center. In this interview, we will discuss depression in women, particularly around the time of menopause.
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