14 Reasons Why Psychopharmacology Differs in Women, Part 4
About this episode
This episode discusses the differences in psychopharmacology for women, including drug metabolism and prescribing for transgender patients.
Women clear some psychiatric medications more slowly, lose bone density at higher rates, and face greater medical consequences from alcohol and smoking than men. This final episode in a four-part series covers side effects, drug metabolism, drugs of abuse, urine incontinence, and what we do — and don't — know about prescribing for transgender patients. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/13/2026 Duration: 17 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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