Women's Health: Menstrual Cycles, Pregnancy, and Hormonal Balance

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Antidepressant's Effects on the Menstrual Cycle

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Maura Wolf

Antidepressants may interfere with a woman’s menstrual cycle. Some women taking antidepressants may experience side effects and changes in their monthly cycle or menstrual period. Depression is approximately twice as common in women as it is in men in the United States, affecting one in five women.

Maura Wolf's published online articles focus on women, children, parenting, non-traditional families, companion animals and mental health. A licensed psychotherapist since 2000, Wolf counsels individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, parenting, aging and LGBTQ issues. Wolf has two Master of Arts degrees: in English, from San Francisco State University and in clinical psychology, from New College.