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Trying to conceive with anit-depressants :(

Hello ladies looking for experieces :( My hubby has just been diagnosed with anxiety and is just starting Citalopram. Don't get me wrong I really want him feeling better and more relaxed. All I have read is that is KILLS sex drive. He kinda deosn't too much of one now as it is and I am so fearful it's going to completely disappear now :( I'm going to be starting clomid and why would I take it if there's a chance he'll lose libido or not be able to orgasm? Have any of you any experience with this???? I want him well but I want a baby too and now I feel like my dream is diminishing into nothingness :( Just heartbroken :(

5 Answers • 10 years ago


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I was taking antidepressants for awhile and started to ween myself off... but I think it will take a while for him to have side effects such as lost libido.. that doesn't happen over night. And to be honest I don't see him not being able to orgasm at all. These are side effects but don't happen to everyone who takes them. Being someone who knows what anxiety feels like he is better off getting the help he needs because if he is stressing a lot which anxiety causes, his sperm isn't going to be healthy anyway. I think you guys will be fine and not to worry :)

10 years ago


It only affects libido in some people. If he has less anxiety chances are his libido will increase. Many people with anxiety / depression have a lower sex drive due to the condition itself. Also takes around 3 weeks to really kick in. Good luck!


10 years ago


Thanks ladies....I just needed some support on this one. I know he may not be affected and hell it might even boost it because sometimes even he admits it the anxiety he's feeling ruins the sex drive. So without the anxiety it just may be better. He's not really that bad he doesn't have panic attacks or anything he just obsesses over EVERYTHING to the point it makes him sick :( He was also just diagnosed with ADD at age 38 lol the doctor is giving him a month on the anxiety medication then starting on the ADD. I feel awful he never realized how bad it was until our son was diagnosed recently with add and probably anxiety as well :( He tells me he just caint' wait to think like a normal person :( it breaks my heart seeing him struggle but he's getting help ;) for BOTH.

10 years ago • Post starter


I suffer from depression anxiety myself and yes the meds can suppress your libido.. But not as much as being in a constant state of anxiety. I know it's ally hard when you want a baby. But ultimately the most important thing is your husbands health. If he doesn't get this under control he may not be able to have an active role in bubs life. I know it's hard when you are focused on the bub.. But without him healthy and happy you may not get the bub.


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10 years ago


It won't affect his sperm. Just make sure you have sex on the right days
I'm on antidepressants myself.


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