Louann Brizendine, MD

A talk about, then a plan for, antidepressants in pregnancy

Publish date: May 1, 2011

Start? Stop? Sustain? Switch? How should you advise a patient about a serotonin reuptake inhibitor during pregnancy—for her health and the w...

Publish date: February 1, 2008

Staggering SSRI and benzodiazepine use during the first and third trimesters may help reduce potential risks to the fetus.

Publish date: May 1, 2007

How surging hormones make the developing brain more vulnerable to stress.

Publish date: October 1, 2006

Your understanding can ease the emotional roller coaster.

Publish date: August 1, 2006

Stabilizing monthly cycles can help some patients.

Publish date: April 1, 2006

Do antidepressants’ benefits outweigh the risks?

Publish date: August 1, 2004

“Anne” is distressed by hot flashes, depressive symptoms, and loss of sexual drive, and her marriage is suffering the strain. Her case...

Publish date: October 1, 2003

Psychotropics have become a first-line therapy for hot flashes and depression in perimenopause. Will you be ready when Ob/Gyns call you for help?<...