Mental health screening should be conducted during routine gynecological visits, especially when a patient presents with:
- Pregnancy: Initial and follow-up prenatal visits. - Postpartum Period: Early postpartum visits. - Menstrual Irregularities: Such as those seen in PCOS or PMDD. - Menopause: During perimenopausal and menopausal transitions. - History of Trauma: Including sexual assault or domestic violence.
