Is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) effective for PPD?

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    rTMS has been studied as a baby-safe alternative to medication or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in PPD. A 2021 meta-analysis found that rTMS was effective for PPD. However, the included studies were small and the results fairly heterogeneous.[1]