PRESS MENTIONS
Washington Post, “What is PMDD? For these sufferers, it’s a monthly struggle.” Sanford, K. M. September 26, 2024.
Fast Company, “Millions of women in the U.S. suffer from this menstrual disorder. Why don’t we know more about it?” Gupta, S. August 5, 2024.
Johns Hopkins Brain Wise, “Do Premenstrual Mood Disorders Make Inflammation Worse?” Nitkin, K. Fall/Winter 2024.
American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, “Why are some people more susceptible to severe PMS? Psychologists seek answers,” Vol. 54 No. 6, Print version: page 54; September 1, 2023.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine, “The Gut Microbiome and the Brain,” Fall / Winter 2021.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Health - Wellness & Prevention: “Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression: Mood Disorders and Pregnancy,” 2020.
Today.com, “Women Who 'Self-Silence' in Relationships May Have More Heart Disease Risk,” September 25, 2019.
The New York Times, “Fighting the Gender Stereotypes That Warp Biomedical Research,” May 30, 2019.
Shape Magazine, "The Signs and Symptoms of PMDD (Plus How to Treat It)," Mar 23, 2018.
American Psychological Association (APA) GradPsych Magazine, "Mixing It Up," November 2010.
SELECT PRESENTATIONS
(VIDEO / AUDIO AVAILABLE FOR SOME PRESENTATIONS)
“Could it be Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?” The Reflective Mind Podcast interview with Dr. Jennifer Reid. September 2024.
“The ABCs of CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips and Tricks.” The Johns Hopkins Breast Program. June 2023.
“Accounting for the Menstrual Cycle in Psychophysiology Studies.” International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) Professional Community Webinar. May 2023.
“The Menstrual Cycle and Mood.” Ask the Expert Program, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February 2023.
“Mood & the Menstrual Cycle.” Johns Hopkins Medicine’s “Hopkins at Home” Mini-Course on Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan. May 2021.
“Caring for PMDD Patients: Care Provider Perspectives.” 2021 International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) Roundtable. July 2021.
"Science!" Guest panelist and women's health expert, Lady Bits Panel Show, Philadelphia, PA. February 2016.
"The Science of Stress." Wine, Cheese & Science at the University of Pennsylvania. September 2015.
"Stress, Sex and Brains." Guest speaker, Vice News Media, Brooklyn, NY. January 2015.
“Wellness: Stress & Immune Function.” Student Health & Wellness Center, Ohio State University. May 2010.
PATIENT EDUCATION
Hantsoo, L. (2020). “Can you take SSRIs while pregnant or trying to conceive?” International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) FAQs.
Hantsoo, L. (2020). “Are SSRIs actually a ‘hormonal’ treatment?” International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) FAQs.
Hantsoo, L. (2020). “Is PMDD the same as luteal phase progesterone deficit?” International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) FAQs.
Hantsoo, L. (2019). “Does birth control help with PMS and PMDD, or make it worse?” Clue.com.
Hantsoo, L. (2019). “What is the impact of hormonal IUDs on PMDD symptoms?” International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) FAQs.
Hantsoo, L. (2019). “My SSRI is helping, but not enough. What should I do?” International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) FAQs.
Hantsoo, L. (2019). “Does stress early in life leave an imprint in our guts? The gut microbiome and mental health.” Inspire The Mind Blog, of the Stress, Psychiatry and Immunology Laboratory at King’s College London.
Hantsoo, L. (2019). “Telehealth for PMDD: Tips from a PMDD Provider.” International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) Blog.