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My boyfriend has been taking depressant for 15 years and will his condition and madication affect his future baby's health? thank you very much.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

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Not: It shouldn't. Although depression might run in the family, meaning: genetic factors play important roles in the development of major depression disorder.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/1/2013

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has been taking depressant for 15 years and will his condition and madication affect his future baby's health? thank you very much.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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