"Can I Take Antidepressants While Trying To Get Pregnant? Your Mental Health Is Important" - Caroline Tung Richmond
It can be exciting yet daunting when you decide to have a baby. The decision can feel especially overwhelming, too, if you have depression and currently treat it with medication. Before you try to get pregnant, be sure to contact the medical provider in charge of your mental health. "A woman trying to conceive should consult with a professional regarding optimal medication choice and dosage," advises Alan Copperman, MD, division director of reproductive endocrinology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
- Alan Copperman, MD, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Science, Division Director, Reproductive Endocrinology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
