FDA approves first oral drug for postpartum depression

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/08/04/fda-approves-postpartum-depression-drug-zurzuvae/

It's estimated 1 in 7 women suffer from the condition after giving birth.

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Miarolitic@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

Excellent! Such good news! Postpartum depression is really rough.

It's strange though. When I had PPD in my country 5 years ago oral treatment was already a thing.

Hopefully this treatment will be accessible to mothers with PPD and not locked away by high cost.