Semen Quality & Depression
“Webpage in progress! Read at your own risk.”
Study Background
WHEN & WHERE
2013 - 2020 across North America*
*Study authors based out of Boston and Stanford universities
WHO
329 males
≥ 21 years
female partners were participating in the PRESTO trial
trying to conceive for ≤ 6 months
completed 1-2 semen samples
See Study for Statistics
This Pharmacist’s Thoughts
This study produced more questions than answers.
Resources
Wise LA, Rothman KJ, Mikkelsen EM, et al. Design and Conduct of an Internet-Based Preconception Cohort Study in North America: Pregnancy Study Online. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2015;29(4):360-371. doi:10.1111/ppe.12201
Yland JJ, Eisenberg ML, Hatch EE, et al. A North American prospective study of depression, psychotropic medication use, and semen quality [published online ahead of print, 2021 May 6]. Fertil Steril. 2021;S0015-0282(21)00263-6. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.03.052
