Rates of Abuse as Woman's First Sexual Experience Shockingly High

The Doctors discuss a study that found a shocking number of women‘s first sexual experience was a result of abuse.

Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Oreck says the findings of the study highlight the importance of consent. She notes consent has to be freely given, that sex should only happen under coercion (including pressure, threats, and intoxication), and that sex can stop at any moment and she notes someone has the right to change their mind, regardless of what has occurred. 

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Featured on Medcircle Series on Perinatal Anxiety

PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder part II: treatment options. There are many treatment options from lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements and herbs, and medications including serotonin reuptake inhibitors or hormonal birth control. I also didn’t mention this in the video but therapy and mindfulness practices can be very helpful in building better coping skills and communication during particularly difficult times in our lives. Unfortunately, due to a limited amount of research in women’s health, we don’t know what exactly works best. It’s important that you speak with your physician to rule out any other cause for your mood issues and if you do have PMDD to figure out the best treatment options with you.

PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. If you think you’re having worsening of your mood including irritability and mood swings that are impairing your functioning 1-2 weeks before your menstrual period, please talk to your physician. To get a head start on gathering information, track your mood each day or week for a month and bring this information to your doctor. If your physician has ruled out other medical or psychiatric issues and you are diagnosed with PMDD— don’t worry there are lifestyle changes, alternative supplements and medications that can be helpful!

Quick video highlighting some of the differences between baby blues and postpartum or perinatal depression

Postpartum depression now known as perinatal depression. One of many to come on this topic. ALSO— just starting to get comfortable making these videos and I will soon invest in tripod to improve the video stabilization!