By Mimi Nguyen Ly The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has for the first time approved a pill to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affect millions of mothers. Until now, treatment for postpartum depression in the United States was available only as an IV injection that could be given by a health care provider in certain health care […]
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Depression that occurs after childbirth. Those who develop postpartum depression are at greater risk of developing major depression later on in life. Symptoms might include insomnia, loss of appetite, intense irritability, and difficulty bonding with the baby.
Untreated, the condition may last months or longer. Treatment can include counseling, antidepressants, or hormone therapy.