Peer Exchange

This Contemporary OB/GYN Peer Exchange and Patient Care Online Around the Practice series, moderated by Pauline Maki, MD, with experts Diana Bitner, MD, MSCP, FACOG; Tara Iyer, MD; and Barbara Dehn, RN, MS, NP, FAANP, NCMP, explores the evolving science and treatment strategies for vasomotor symptoms in menopause. The panel examines how advancements in neurokinin (NK) receptor biology have led to innovative nonhormonal therapies such as fezolinetant and investigational dual NK3/NK1 antagonists like elinzanetant, which promise rapid symptom relief with strong safety profiles. Through discussion of data from SKYLIGHT and OASIS trials, the experts translate clinical evidence into practice-based insights on patient selection, safety monitoring, and optimizing quality of life for women experiencing menopause-related hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood effects.

Joy Baker, MD, FACOG, PMH-C, C-EFM, MT (ASCP); Elizabeth Johnson, RN, APRN, PMH-C; Alison Reminick, MD; and Kelly Devine Arch, DNP, CNM, PMHNP-BC, CLC, discuss how to recognize and differentiate postpartum depression from other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive screening beyond just asking about self-harm, understanding risk factors, and implementing collaborative care approaches between obstetric providers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and pediatricians to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment, and support for both birthing parents and their partners during the vulnerable perinatal period.

A panel of experts share their thoughts on the management of patients suffering from endometriosis and discuss currently available treatment options for this condition.

Sponsored in Part by a Medical Educational Grant by Myovant Sciences. Content Independently developed by Contemporary OB/GYN.