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A member asked:
Is it safe to make a baby when on escitalopram (i'm a male). i heard that ssris affect sperm quality. can it cause birth defects?
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Possibly: No hard data but doctors should always weigh the benefit of mom taking the SSRI vs the potential harm of the medication
Answered 6/21/2015
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Not teratogeic: No evidence of increased risk of birth defects when men are exposed.
Answered 6/21/2015
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