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| The risks of the first pill for postpartum depression |
| 2023-08-12 |
| [BBC] Zurzuvae, the first ever pill to treat postpartum depression is here. It’s faster, less invasive and has milder side effects than brexanolone, the only other FDA-approved treatment before it. How exactly does it work? And does it have side effects or risks? Sanjana Bhambhani interviewed the Chief of Columbia University's Division of Women’s Mental Health, Dr. Catherine Monk, to explore the concerns around this new drug. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #9 Suicide rates reach all-time high in US, per CDC data: 'Silent public health crisis' |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-08-12 19:56 |
| #8 In the late 30’s, Germany has a special prescription that helped women be better mothers and house wives. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2023-08-12 12:35 |
| #7 I thought having a "doula" was supposed to take all the stress out the days up to and right after birth. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-08-12 12:06 |
| #6 Something about these drugs sounding like someone 2 boxes of wine into it. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2023-08-12 11:53 |
| #5 Too bad thalidomide was used during pregnancy. Ugh...sad. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2023-08-12 10:05 |
| #4 Thalidomide was introduced in 1953 as a tranquilizer and later prescribed for morning sickness. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2023-08-12 09:48 |
| #3 The human condition is inherently depressing. Somehow, many people seem to overcome it via "the pursuit of happiness." |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-08-12 09:27 |
| #2 Gee, another med for depression. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2023-08-12 08:58 |
| #1 Is 'Postpartum Depression' a necessary biological process, a natural phenomena ? Just a thought. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2023-08-12 07:59 |