Women and Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) with Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan

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In this video, 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.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:25 - What happened when you were first diagnosed?
7:12 - What was it like with your family when you were first diagnosed?
8:37 - What was it like living with Parkinson’s and being pregnant?
13:52 - What have you learned about Parkinson’s and pregnancy?
18:19 - What do you think healthcare providers get wrong about pregnant women living with Parkinson’s?
20:42 - Women with Parkinson’s and menopause
23:18 - Pregnant women with Parkinson’s and DBS
24:08 - What is Preg Spark?
30:25 - Conclusion