Women and Young Onset Parkinson's

<p>In this episode, Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan talks about the impact of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) on women, how women have been left out of the research for so long that their care is impacted, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication, menopause, and much more. She also talks about what it’s like to be a gynecologist, a mother of 4, and have YOPD.</p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">Dr. Oosterbaan answers questions like:</span></p> <ul> <li><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">What happened when you were first diagnosed?</span></li> <li><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">What was it like with your family when you were first diagnosed?</span></li> <li><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">What was it like living with Parkinson’s and being pregnant?</span></li> <li><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">What have you learned about Parkinson’s and pregnancy?</span></li> <li><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">What do you think healthcare providers get wrong about pregnant women living with Parkinson’s?</span></li> <li><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">How does</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">menopause affect women with Parkinson's?</span></li> <li><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">How does DBS affect pregnancy?</span></li> <li><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color">What is Preg Spark?</span></li> </ul>