Prenatal exposure to certain antidepressants may modestly increase risk of autism spectrum disorders, study suggests

Monday, July 4, 2011 - 18:30 in Health & Medicine

Prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, especially during the first trimester, is associated with a modest increase the risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study.

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