Reproductive Psychiatry

What is reproductive psychiatry?

The goal of reproductive psychiatry is to help individuals cope with the mental and emotional side effects of reproductive hormone imbalances, fertility issues, or childbirth traumas.

Reproductive psychiatry focuses on mental and emotional health needs during different reproductive life stages. These stages include:

• Menstruation
• Pregnancy
• Postpartum (after pregnancy)
• Menopause

Hormone fluctuations and other biological changes that occur during these reproductive stages can negatively influence a woman’s mood, mental clarity, and emotional state.

The a1 Family Psychiatry experts offer personalized reproductive psychiatry services for adults and teens who struggle with mental and emotional issues related to reproductive health conditions. Evaluations are available in the office and through an online telemedicine platform. 

Who benefits from reproductive psychiatry?

You can benefit from a1 Family Psychiatry’s support if you have anxiety, depression, or other mental and emotional health challenges that relate to the following and more:

• Infertility
• Pregnancy loss
• Life post-pregnancy
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

You may also be a candidate for reproductive psychiatry care if you’re pregnant and taking medications for existing mental health issues. The team offers medication management services to ensure the psychiatric medicines you take work well and are safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Comprehensive mental health assessments are available in a safe, supportive space. The providers encourage open, honest communication to achieve the best treatment outcomes.

What can I expect during my initial reproductive psychiatry consultation?

During your initial visit to a1 Family Psychiatry for reproductive psychiatry care, the providers review your personal and family medical histories. They ask questions about your menstrual cycles, symptoms, and previous pregnancy experience (if applicable).

Your provider may also refer you for blood work and other diagnostic testing to rule out a hormone imbalance, thyroid disorder, and other medical conditions. 

You can expect to discuss your options for treatment. Anxiety, postpartum depression, and other mental and emotional health conditions are manageable with psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of both. Therapy sessions are available for individuals, couples, and families.

Before you leave, the specialists let you know how often you should schedule therapy sessions. They also determine when you need follow-up visits to review your progress with medications, refill prescriptions, and adjust medications and dosages as needed.

Call a1 Family Psychiatry to schedule a reproductive psychiatry appointment or book a consultation online today.