Abstract
Background: The proper treatment of mood disorders occurring during pregnancy is a major therapeutic problem since no antidepressant medications have been established as safe for the developing fetus. Several double-blind placebo-controlled studies have explored the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in depression. Case: We report the case of a 36-year-old woman in her second trimester of pregnancy, whose depression (DSM-IV) and anxiety were successfully treated with rTMS. Further studies of rTMS in depressed pregnant women appear warranted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 50-52 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Psychiatry |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1999 |