Can Paternal using of antidepressant for treating depression have impact on offspring?
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Hi lybrate-user! Depends during the conception period, during pregnancy till delivery, and for mother even during the feeding. If one is suffering from mild depression, better to undergo counseling and psychotherapy in the initial stage itself, depends. Long term side effects of course is there, but there are variations about how much or to what extent it impacts on the off Springs. Various research and survey was done by Professional experts, the study shows malformation, preterm birth, brain development defects, autism and many more though there may be various reasons, but still antidepressant when used during the conception period also contributes side effects on off Springs. Good question, precaution is better than cure.
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