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DH on SSRIs - anyone have experience ttc?

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Demjay · 06/12/2022 15:37

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has experience ttc/ getting pregnant when their partner was on SSRIs? Some of the stuff you read online about the effect on sperm production is a bit troubling. He doesn’t want to stop (and I don’t want him to stop) taking his medication because it’s important for his mental well-being. Really grateful for any insights on whether it’s still possible to conceive.
thank you!

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Demjay · 07/12/2022 17:35

Bump..
Any experiences?

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PrplePanda · 07/12/2022 17:44

As far as I'm aware, SSRI's reduce fertility, although I'm not sure the ins and outs of it. Why don't you and your husband speak to a doctor who can give advice on what might be best for you to do.

petalflowers95 · 14/12/2022 15:07

Hey there,

The NHS website says there is no evidence to suggest that SSRIs cause fertility issues. It says SSRIs may reduce sperm quality but it’s not proven. I hope that helps.

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Demjay · 14/12/2022 18:57

thanks so much @petalflowers95 and @PrplePanda for taking the time to reply.
I hadn’t realised the nhs says that- that’s actually quite encouraging..

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TheShellBeach · 14/12/2022 18:58

I got pregnant by accident when DH was on SSRIs.

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Demjay · 16/12/2022 20:29

@TheShellBeach ahh thanks so much for sharing your experience ☺️. That gives me hope. The stuff you read online sounds pretty grim, but I don’t really have enough context to make sense of it..

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petalflowers95 · 16/12/2022 20:37

It’s also good to remember that a lot of the negativity online is there because people are always more inclined to share their negative experiences. The people who have positive experiences are less likely to rave about it online because they’ve had a good experience and are likely to just get on with their day without feeling the need to find people who are in the same boat as them. I’ve been taking SSRIs for a few months now and have had a wonderful, positive experience taking them, but I haven’t posted about it online because I’ve not had any questions or worries about the medication. I hope that makes sense! :-)

Lemonade1990 · 16/12/2022 21:57

Hi i was worried about this too as my husband was taking them he paid for a private sperm analysis which cane back absolutely fine and I just got my bfp today. Don’t let the internet scare you

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Demjay · 17/12/2022 19:48

Aww thanks so much guys. @Lemonade1990 thats so encouraging to hear.
congrats on your BFP! 😍

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