Gynecologist Specializing in Teenage Mood Issues
Hi- I'm seeking recommendations for a gynecologist who specializes in/has experience working with teenage girls with depression. My daughter's depression has lessened from being 24/7, and now just occurs during her period. We've talked with her psychiatrist about this, and she recommended seeing a gynecologist to get birth control pills to help regulate my daughter's hormones.
I'd greatly appreciate any referrals that you can provide. Thank you!
Sep 5, 2016
Parent Replies
Consider taking her to the UCSF Teen clinic (in SF). You don't need a gynecologist to prescribe the birth control pills, and the teen clinic will do a comprehensive evaluation. They will consult with your daughter's psychiatrist to give her the best treatment.
I highly, highly rec you consider seeing a functional medicine Doctor first. Have bloodwork done, nutritional testing, MTHFR status. This way you could work on balancing the underlying issue. And if she is a mouth breather, a snorer, or grinds her teeth - those are all signs of sleep apnea - affecting mood and overall health. You could even do a few nights of testing yourself - have her tape her mouth closed - cpl of vertical strips of medical tape - if she wakes feeling better you will have a little clue. We went through years of issues w our son - exhausting. One piece of I nfo: mouthmattersbook.com Good luck! I think western Med has its place - but not first line step IMO.