There's more to the Hanukkah story and its connection with composer George Frideric Handel.

Watch videos by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Watch videos by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

One of our jobs in life is to search for what’s missing in ourselves, by finding what others uniquely have to offer. Every single person has something that you don’t have, that could make you more …

Answer (1 of 7): Talking about spiritual effects of masturbation…. I have realized these are demonic influences. Demons won't come physically to destroy you but they influence you to do silly things to destroy your own self and example is masturbation. It has caused a lot of harm to men especiall...

Answer: In many deeper spiritual realms, the act of an orgasm, is actually a projection in the moment. This is a connection, not necessarily a result, of a physical stimulation although, a climax orgasm is necessary for many people. The heightened experience is very intentional. There are certai...

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Many factors may contribute to infertility, some medications may also affect reproductive functioning and thus may have an impact on fertility.

Women with a history of mood disorder should talk to their doctor about these risks and benefits before using Depo-Provera (DMPA).

Within the field of psychiatry, there is a growing body of literature studying the use of antidepressants in women in the context of pregnancy and the postpartum period.  However, much less attention has focused on the impact of these drugs on fertility, particularly in men.  Because major depressive disorders affect about one in 10 American men over their lifetimes, it is essential to study the effects of antidepressants on male fertility.

Women who experience significant emotional distress in infertility treatment have similar chances of conceiving to women who experience less of distress.

Studies have found a link between infertility and psychological distress, reporting high rates of anxiety and depressive symptoms in women with infertility.

The MGH study will focus on understanding the risk factors for depressive relapse in women undergoing infertility treatments.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis further explores the association between anxiety, depression and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

According to a cross-sectional study carried out in women veterans, victims of sexual assault are more likely to be infertile.

In women of reproductive age, cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug, and there the use of cannabis during pregnancy is on the rise.    While recent studies have suggested that cannabis use during […]

Risk of PPD is low in women who successfully conceive.

The current study indicates that duloxetine administered at a dose of 60 mg does not have an impact on sperm quality.

Introduction Infertility is perceived as a problem across virtually all cultures and societies and affects an estimated 10%-15% of couples of reproductive age. In recent years, the number of couples seeking treatment for infertility has […]

Safety of quetiapine during pregnancy

Pharmacokinetics and elimination of quetiapine, venlafaxine, and trazodone during pregnancy and postpartum

The foregoing is a case report about a 30-year-old woman, who was referred to our psychiatry clinic with a clinical picture of manic episode, at the 21st week of her first pregnancy. She had a history of bipolar affective disorder for 12 years, had two previous manic episodes and had stopped taking …

Use of Antipsychotics During Pregnancy: Pregnant Women Get Sick-Sick Women Get Pregnant

The study was registered on Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04182074) on the 2nd December 2019.

Pregnant women and their fetuses are increasingly likely to be exposed to antipsychotics. However, safety data remain limited. This editorial suggests that, in future, well-designed observational pharmaco-epidemiology is our best chance of illuminating risk for exposed populations and of informing d …

There is currently considerable uncertainty regarding prescribing practices for pregnant women with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. The physician and the mother have to balance the risks of untreated psychiatric illness against the potential fetal toxicity associated with pharmacologica …