Does anyone know for a fact which anti-depressant is safe to take while TTC and if you are pregnant?
My RE wants me to make sure I am on the correct medication before starting my next cycle. Everyone she tells me to call gives me the run around or doesn't know the answer.
I am currently on Prozac and went off it during my other cycles, but became incredibly depressed, especially after my BFNs.
I am not sure why this answer is so difficult to find! lol. Help :-)
Re: Safe anti-depressants
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
Zoloft is generally considered to be the safest for women who are TTC'ing or pregnant. I have been on it since right before our first IVF cycle and am still on it. I did reduce my dose while pregnant just because there are some risks associated with it just like any medication and I only wanted to be on the amount I really needed.
Take care!
IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!
I have suffered mild depression most of my life. I am currently back on Celexa (I got off while TTC) since I had some mild baby blues after having Jack. My OB didn't want me to take any chances and said that I need to be on for a minimum of 6 months postpartum.
I am doing an IVF cycle right now as well and taking Celexa.