Are SSRIs Safe in Pregnancy? / Endo Panic Searches / What Happens After Ozempic 💊

Hi friend,

When we talk about pregnancy, we talk about ultrasounds, weird cravings, baby names, and the best prenatal vitamins. But one thing we rarely talk about? Mental health.

Last week, an FDA panel convened to debate the use of SSRIs during pregnancy, and let’s just say, it wasn’t exactly a step forward. While one expert emphasized the life-saving importance of antidepressants, most of the conversation leaned more toward stigma than science. 😒

Here’s the reality: up to 1 in 5 pregnant people experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). And when left untreated, these conditions can lead to serious complications — including preterm birth, impaired bonding, and even suicide (now the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S).

In response, ACOG stepped in to set the record straight: SSRIs are safe for use during pregnancy, and for many, they’re not just helpful, they’re essential.

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It’s time we stop treating mental health in pregnancy like a footnote and start treating it like the priority it is.

The Question on Everyone’s Mind: Can Endometriosis Be Fatal?

We’ve noticed a trend in Google searches that says a lot about where we are with endometriosis: “Is endometriosis deadly?”

It’s a loaded question, but for anyone who’s lived with the pain, delays, and dismissal that often come with endo, it makes perfect sense. The physical toll can be so extreme, it’s no wonder people wonder if it could literally kill them.

The short answer? Endometriosis itself isn’t usually fatal. But without access to proper care, complications like bowel obstruction or kidney damage can occur. And more importantly, the question reflects a larger truth: many people with endo don’t feel safe, seen, or believed.

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Also: Bindi Irwin’s 10-year diagnosis journey is frustratingly familiar.

What Comes After Ozempic? Dr. Stacy Sims Weighs In (Pun Fully Intended)

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are making headlines for good reason. They’re helping people manage chronic conditions and achieve meaningful weight loss. But as more people start these medications, there’s a conversation that isn’t getting enough attention: what happens after.

Dr. Stacy Sims recently flagged a key issue: muscle loss.
~Up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1s may come from lean mass, including muscle and bone.
~Muscle isn’t just about strength; it’s your metabolism, your injury protection, and your long-term health.
~Without a plan, including resistance training and proper protein intake, many people see rebound weight gain and a hit to their overall metabolic health.

This isn’t an argument against GLP-1s. It’s a reminder that these powerful tools work best when paired with strategies that support your whole body, especially as women.

🎥 Watch Dr. Sims’ take

Your weight isn’t the only thing that matters — your muscle is your health span.

What We’re Reading, Watching, and Sending to the Group Chat 💌

• Telling our best friends we’re pregnant after 10 years of trying 😭

• Dear periods, STOP IT

• Menopause is finally getting a second look, and it’s about time 👏

• I wish this convo with my doctor was a joke 🙃

• What no one prepares you for: Late-term pregnancy loss, why it happens, and how to heal 💔

• Why ‘I’ll check later’ might not be the best fertility plan

• And, to my pre-baby self: WHAT WERE YOU DOING?!

Before you go: Social media can feel like a nonstop highlight reel, packed with conflicting health advice, wellness “must-haves,” and pressure to do it all right.

This week, we’re pushing back with a little deinfluencing. You don’t need a million products or a perfect routine to take care of yourself. Just real information, a little self-trust, and space to figure out what works for you.

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You’re doing enough. Promise.

xo,
Kristyn & The Rescripted Team