Electroconvulsive therapy use in pregnancy.
Treatment of psychiatric disorders during pregnancy poses many challenges. Electroconvulsive therapy is a relatively safe and effective treatment during pregnancy if steps are taken to decrease potential risks. In this article, we discuss premature labor in a patient who underwent electroconvulsive therapy.
Kasar
Muzaffer
M
Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases, Istanbul, Turkey.
Saatcioglu
Omer
O
Kutlar
Tarik
T
D000328:Adult; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*