Data from EMC - Curated by EPG Health - Last updated 16 August 2016

Indication(s)

1) Treatment of premenstrual syndrome, including premenstrual tension and depression.

2) Treatment of puerperal depression.

 

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Relationship between testosterone in serum, saliva and urine during treatment with intramuscular testosterone undecanoate in gender dysphoria and male hypogonadism.

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Efficacy of PDE5Is and SSRIs in men with premature ejaculation: a new systematic review and five meta-analyses.

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Recurrent pregnancy loss

The overall aim of this guideline is to supply healthcare providers with the best available evidence for investigation and treatment of women with recurrent pregnancy loss.

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British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus guidance on the use of psychotropic medication preconception, in pregnancy and postpartum 2017

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