Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for peripartum depression: systematic review & meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripartum depression is a common disorder with very high potential hazards for both the patients and their babies. The typical treatment options include antidepressants and electroconvulsive therapy. However, these treatments do not ensure the safety of the fetus. Recently, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has emerged as a promising treatment for neuropathies as well as depression. Nevertheless, many studies excluded pregnant women. This systematic review was conducted to confirm whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation was a suitable treatment option for peripartum depression.

Methods

We performed a systematic review that followed the PRISMA guidelines. We searched for studies in the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databas

SUBMITTER: Lee HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7874443 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature