Most MS patients are women, often diagnosed during their childbearing years. Drs Anne Cross and Riley Bove discuss maternal health, IVF, birth control, and menopause when living with MS.

Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/977036). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Resources

Multiple Sclerosis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1146199-overview

Teriflunomide (Rx) https://reference.medscape.com/drug/aubagio-teriflunomide-999771

Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Receptor Modulators https://reference.medscape.com/drugs/sphingosine-1-phosphate-receptor-modulators

Natalizumab Prescribing Information https://www.tysabri.com/content/dam/commercial/tysabri/pat/en_us/pdf/tysabri_prescribing_information.pdf

Association Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Multiple Sclerosis Relapses https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6902174/

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Women With Multiple Sclerosis https://n.neurology.org/content/96/23/e2789

Risk Factors for Peripartum Depression in Women With Multiple Sclerosis https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585211041108

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Comparing Methods https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/857253

Neonatal and Delivery Outcomes in Women With Multiple Sclerosis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3625744/

Familial Risk of Early- and Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: A Swedish Nationwide Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6373346

Drs Cross and Katz Sand discuss the science behind diet and lifestyle interventions for patients living with MS. Learn about studies underway to help clinicians better incorporate diet and lifestyle recommendations into practice.

Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/977035). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Resources

Multiple Sclerosis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1146199-overview

Randomized-Controlled Trial of a Modified Mediterranean Dietary Program for Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study https://www.msard-journal.com/article/S2211-0348(19)30383-9/fulltext

Mediterranean Diet Is Linked to Less Objective Disability in Multiple Sclerosis https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585221127414

Dietary Factors and MRI Metrics in Early Multiple Sclerosis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8515355/

Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) https://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Resources-for-MS-Researchers/Research-Tools/Clinical-Study-Measures/Multiple-Sclerosis-Functional-Composite-(MSFC)

Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2172461-overview

How to Incorporate Diet Into Multiple Sclerosis Care https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972812

Drs Cross and Bainbridge discuss cannabis, safety issues, drug-drug interactions, potential liver toxicity, tolerance, and possible dependency for people living with MS.

Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/977034). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Resources

Cannabinoids in Medicine: Limitless Hope or Hype? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/973874

Medicinal Cannabis: History, Pharmacology, and Implications for the Acute Care Setting https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5312634/

Sativex Prescribing Information https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/auspar-nabiximols-130927-pi.pdf

Epidiolex Prescribing Information https://pp.jazzpharma.com/pi/epidiolex.en.USPI.pdf

Cannabinoid Poisoning Workup https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/833828-workup

Cannabis and Psychosis: Recent Epidemiological Findings Continuing the "Causality Debate" https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2021.21111126

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549915/

Trial Evaluating Nabiximols Oromucosal Spray in Adult Participants With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity https://investor.jazzpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/jazz-pharmaceuticals-announces-top-line-results-phase-3-trial