1:54 Dr. Farmer’s presentation
11:27 start of Q+A with Dr. Jill Farmer and Jeannie Veith
11:38 Dr. Farmer - Has there been any research on Parkinson’s among trans women?
I’m curious about the role of hormone replacement therapy with this population
13:38 Jeannie Veith – what was your diagnosis experience? Do you feel that your
diagnosis of PD was delayed?
15:45 Dr. Farmer - I'm 72 is that too late to be taking estrogen
18:41 Dr. Farmer – Does hormone replacement therapy help with cognition?
20:07 Dr. Farmer and Jeannie Veith – Women don’t get deep brain stimulation (DBS) as
frequently as men do. What is your perspective on why?
25:53 Dr. Farmer – What are the early signs of PD in women with young onset PD?
29:06 Jeannie Veith – What were your early signs of PD?
31:48 Dr. Farmer – Are there medication side effects that are specific to women?
34:07 Jeannie Veith – What side effects have you experienced from your medications?
34:32 Jeannie Veith and Dr. Farmer – Can you discuss the relationship between PD and
diet as it relates to women?
39:18 Dr. Farmer and Jeannie Veith – Do women participate more or less in clinical
trials than men?
43:17 Jeannie Veith – What is your support network? Are women an important feature
of that network?
46:32 Dr. Farmer – For a symptom like heat sensitivity, how do you know if it is related
to PD or to menopause?
48:59 Dr. Farmer – Is there any research regarding dopamine medications and the
menstrual cycle?
49:35 Dr. Farmer and Jeannie Vieth – final thoughts
While Parkinson's disease (PD) affects men and women with many similarities, differences in how the disease manifests, progresses, and responds to treatment can vary by gender. In addition, there are important discrepancies related to healthcare access and psychosocial factors that can impact quality of life. Explore the similarities and differences between men and women with PD in a discussion with our expert guests, Movement disorders specialist Dr. Jill Farmer and Jeanie Veith, a Person with Parkinson’s.
Watch this episode and learn:
- If there is a difference in the prevalence of PD among women vs men
- How estrogen affects PD risk and symptoms
- What women can do to combat their unique PD challenges
Dr. Farmer and Jeanie Veith also answer viewer questions live during the program.
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