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How do antidepressants cause secondary amenorrhea?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Good question: We don't know exactly how antidepressants cause amenorrhea but sometimes it can be due to high prolactin elevation which some antidepressant agents can cause. Check with your physician/endocrinologist if further work is needed. Of couse, it goes without saying that a pregnancy test is needed in any women with secondary amenorrhea.

Answered 7/4/2017

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends: All antidepressants have hormonal effects, but would need to know specific antidepressant to give you any additional details.

Answered 1/6/2013

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