Night Sweats and Elevated Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Levels While Taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Lora K. Shahine; Ruth B. Lathi

doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000189718.07777.c1

Night Sweats and Elevated Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Levels While Taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Lora K. Shahine, Ruth B. Lathi

In: Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2006 · vol. 108(3) , pp. 741–742 · doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000189718.07777.c1 · PMID:17018486 · W2069951694

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This case report observed night sweats and elevated follicle-stimulating hormone in a reproductive-aged woman taking SSRIs for depression.

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BACKGROUND: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed to women with depression and anxiety disorders. Although night sweats are a reported adverse effect, some women have relief of vasomotor symptoms during perimenopausal period while taking them. The relationships between SSRIs, thermoregulation, gonadotropins, and estrogen and their connection to fertility remain unclear. CASE: A reproductive-aged woman, seeking treatment for infertility, experienced night sweats and elevated follicle-stimulating hormone levels while taking SSRIs for treatment of depression. CONCLUSION: Many women of reproductive age are taking SSRIs, but the affect of SSRIs on normal reproductive function is unknown and further research in this area is needed.

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A pilot study of the relationship between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and in vitro fertilization outcome 2004

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[1] A pilot study of the relationship between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and in vitro fertilization outcome 2004