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

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    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]

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