Does anyone know if taking paxil (paroxetine) during pregnancy might cause a hydrocele?

Not likely: Most studies have not found paroxetine to be associated with birth defects other than heart defects, and any association with cardiac defects is controversial. Hydroceles are more common with prematurity, but there is no reported association between Paxil and premature birth.

Do not know: Hydroceles at birth are exceedingly common. Most are non-communicating, asymptomatic, and resolve spontaneously. I am unaware of any association.

Paxil (paroxetine): Paxil (paroxetine) can cause birth defects. Hydrocele is not one of them, at least not reported, to my knowledge.