I’ve been struggling with anxiety and the upcoming embryo transfer procedure is adding to my stress. I’ve been prescribed Lexapro, but I’m hesitant to start before the transfer. I’m torn between wanting to alleviate my anxiety and worrying about any potential effects on the process. Has anyone else been in a similar situation or has any advice to share? I’d greatly appreciate any insights or personal experiences you may have. Thank you in advance!
I have been on Lexapro (15mg) for years and continued with it during my IVF treatments, including the transfer. I am now 33 weeks pregnant with my baby boy and my high-risk doctor advised me not to stop taking it. Research indicates that untreated maternal anxiety and depression can be more harmful to fetuses than SSRI’s. I have maintained my Lexapro regimen and have been coping well throughout my pregnancy. I have no regrets and my baby is healthy.
Have you ever taken birth control in the past? It could be impacting your anxiety, so keep in mind that stopping it could potentially help alleviate some of those feelings. Just something to consider.
My clinic advised me to discontinue the medication once I became pregnant. I stopped taking it before the fetus developed. After giving birth, I resumed taking it. It is categorized as a class C drug for pregnancy, but my OB assured me it was safe to take during pregnancy. However, I felt more anxious about continuing to take it.
I switched from Wellbutrin to Lexapro three months before my transfer. I originally took Wellbutrin with my first child. SSRIs like Zoloft and Lexapro are considered safe for pregnancy. It’s important to discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare team. Here is an overview from the Mayo Clinic on antidepressants during pregnancy.
I have been taking Lexapro for 4 years while undergoing IVF and FET, and I am currently 13 weeks pregnant. My doctors approve of me using it and consider it safe.
I have been taking Buspar for my anxiety for years and plan to stick with it during pregnancy because it is safe. Both Buspar and Zoloft are pregnancy-safe options for anxiety.
What did you finally decide? I recently had a failed transfer and was prescribed a low dose of Lexapro. I will try again in September.