Wayne State University School of Medicine

Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Chairman's Grand Rounds

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time: 1-2pm

Venue: Scott Hall - Margherio 

Speaker: 

Aum Aeeman Memon, MD

Assistant Professor-Clinician Educator

Dept. of Psychiatry & Neurosciences

Wayne State University School of Medicine

No Commercial Relationship

Objectives:

1.  Describe the neurochemical effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on brain circuitry and their relevance to mood regulation. 

2.  Discuss key longitudinal studies to explore the link between perimenopausal transition and depression.

3.  Identify the clinical presentation of depression and overlap with core menopausal symptoms.

4.  Describe the efficacy of antidepressants, hormonal therapy, and other treatment modalities.