14 Reasons Why Psychopharmacology Differs in Women, Part 3
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of estrogen on neurotransmitter systems and psychiatric disorders in women during perimenopause.
Estrogen shapes nearly every neurotransmitter system in the brain, and when it starts to fall, psychiatric disorders often follow. This episode walks through what psychiatrists need to know about the perimenopause: which conditions worsen, which treatments help, and when to call the OB-GYN about hormone replacement therapy. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/06/2026 Duration: 18 minutes, 37 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
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