RE: OT: Postpartum Depression Hormonal Studies

[Guest guest]

The drop in progesterone before menses is

definitely the start (for me, after I quit taking my progesterone supplements),

and it lasts until “peak” (when I start taking progesterone again).

No clear difference throughout that time, but of course we’re talking

about a case of PCOS and continuous elevated estrogen and not a “normal”

gradual estrogen rise.

OT:

Postpartum Depression Hormonal Studies

These might be of interest to some

of the folks on this list. What is the initial impression of the

physicians and researchers here? With all we know about the issues of

HRT, is it wise to be looking at estrogen and hormonal manipulation to treat

PPD? Would these treatments be safe for breastfeeding women?

I have no idea - I am wondering.

THanks!

Pam Pilch, JD, LCCE

Catholic Nursing Mothers League

http://www.catholicbreastfeeding.org

Postpartum

Depression Research Study Women with Postpartum Depression: A

Treatment Study If you think you may currently have postpartum depression

(PPD) following the birth of a child within the past six months, you may

want to consider participation in this study. The purpose of this study is

to evaluate the effectiveness of estrogen in treating women with postpartum

depression (PPD). You will be screened by our medical staff over the phone

and in person to determine if you are eligible for the study. If eligible,

you will be randomly assigned to wear skin patches containing either

estradiol or placebo (a patch with no active ingredient) for 6 weeks. You

will complete mood-rating forms, give urine and blood samples and meet with

the medical team throughout the study.

To find out if you qualify or for more information, please call (301)

496-5645 or email us at

nimhcore@...<nimhcore@...?subject=NIMH Patient

Recruitment Inquiry>.

Postpartum Depression Research Study Women with a History of

Postpartum

Depression: The Effects of Hormones in Postpartum Mood Disorders If you have

ever suffered from postpartum depression (PPD) following childbirth, we

would like you to call for information about participation in our study. The

study is designed to determine if your PPD was caused by hormonal changes

during or after pregnancy. This study will replicate a hormonal state of

pregnancy and the 6-week period following delivery. Mood symptoms and

hormone levels will be measured throughout the study.

To find out if you qualify or for more information, please call (301)

496-5645 or email us at nimhcore@....

http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov/PostpartumDepression.aspx