Maternal Health Warning: SSRIs and Fetal Brain DevelopmentDr. Adam Urato, MD – Metrowest Medical CenterNo disclosures. I care for my patients as if they are my neighbors—offering compassionate care while weighing risks and benefits. More and more, pregnant women are not being fully informed about the potential risks of SSRI…
Venlfaxine- Drug Induced Symptoms Imagine treating a Drug induced symptom with the drug that created it. It’s the perfect combination- for those who are PROFITING off of the “sick” and the “mental Health care”. Two screenshots tell the story. The truth is these drugs were never long term tested, and…
Too Much Serotonin? The Silent Risk of Antidepressants | MissedTheWhy Too Much Serotonin? The Silent Risk of Antidepressants No One Tests For | MissedTheWhy.com Posted July 16, 2025 No Testing, Just Trial and Error Antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs alter serotonin levels in the brain—but patients are rarely tested for…
What Is Serotonin and Why Does It Matter? Serotonin is one of the most important chemicals in your brain. You might have heard it called a “feel-good chemical,” but it actually does much more than just boost your mood. It helps control emotions, sleep, appetite, digestion, and even how you…
🧠 Testosterone and Seratonin 1. Serotonin Suppresses Testosterone Production 🧪 Mechanism: 📉 Result:Lower testosterone production — sometimes significantly. 2. Reduced Free Testosterone Availability 3. Functional Testosterone Block Even without a total hormone drop, serotonin dominance can blunt the effects of testosterone: Normal Testosterone Effect Serotonin Disruption Sex drive & arousal…
What Happens When the Brain Gets Too Much Serotonin 1. Receptor Overload & Emotional Blunting What’s happening: What you feel: 2. Suppression of Other Neurotransmitters (Dopamine, Norepinephrine) What’s happening: What you feel: 3. Physical Side Effects Too much serotonin can disrupt physical systems too — because serotonin is also found…
🧠 Why Serotonin Can Suppress Dopamine: 1. Balance Between Neurotransmitters 2. Receptor Interactions Think of it like a teeter-totter: when serotonin goes way up, dopamine can go down. 3. Blunted Reward Pathways 4. Why This Matters in Real Life Many report: This isn’t depression — it’s often the dopamine suppression…