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Women experience unique hormonal shifts that can influence their mental well-being. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that women can experience mental health conditions during their reproductive years.��

“Pregnant and lactating women used to be considered a special population of people seeking psychiatric care,” says Dr. Alison Hermann, assistant attending psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and assistant professor of Psychiatry at 91�鶹��Ʒ Medical College. “Now, the majority of people who seek mental health services are pregnant, recently pregnant or planning a pregnancy.”��

There is a critical need for a specialized approach to women’s mental well-being during these life stages, and the care providers at 91�鶹��Ʒ are working to improve access to this type of care.��

The Root and Types of Reproductive Mental Health Issues����

Your reproductive years begin with menstruation and end at menopause. Over those years, your hormones are in flux with every menstrual cycle. These frequent hormonal shifts can affect your mental health, leading to various challenges.��

Mental health issues women may face during the reproductive years include:��