Anxiety medication

[Anonymous]

Has anyone been on antidepressants or currently taking anything? Did you take medicine before your FET? Was it safe? I am thinking of taking anxiety medication and wanted to see it helped you through the process.

[Anonymous]

Zoloft. I did extensive research and consulted at the five trimester clinic at GW- they specialize in mental health before during and after pregnancy. They told me the risk of untreated anxiety/ depression to baby was low birthweight and preterm birth. Zoloft is very safe. If you’re worried about it try exercise/ yoga/ meditation first.

[Anonymous]

Buspar. non SSRI. no side effects but avoid grapefruit

[Anonymous]

lexapro. and holy shit yes it helped. infertility is terrible. i also consulted with the peripartum clinic at medstar (dr perras i think her name is?). you can check mothertobaby.org for research on what meds are safe with ttc and pregnant and for risk/benefit of untreated anxieity versus meds.

i started lexapro while i was still doing retrievals. yes, took it through FET(s) and pregnancy and now breastfeeding. yes, it was safe. yes it helped.