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ReviewCureus2026

Zuranolone as a Novel Therapy for Postpartum Depression: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions.

Israa Elkashif, Sindhu Vithayathil, Maryam Walizada, Gowtham Siddi, Srirachana Reddy Gumireddy, Mariette Anto, Ann Kashmer Yu

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Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Israa ElkashifPsychiatry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL.
Sindhu VithayathilGeneral Medicine, American University of Antigua, Coolidge, ATG.
Maryam WalizadaInternal Medicine, Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, USA.
Gowtham SiddiMedicine, NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Guntur, IND.
Srirachana Reddy GumireddyMedicine, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, IND.
Mariette AntoOrthopaedics, King's Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, GBR.
Ann Kashmer YuInternal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a debilitating complication of childbirth and is associated with significant consequences for maternal well-being and infant development. Current pharmacological treatments have many limitations, including a delayed onset of action, variable response rates, and concerns about tolerability, underscoring the need for novel therapeutic approaches. Zuranolone has recently emerged as a novel oral therapy specifically for the treatment of PPD and represents a potential turning point in the management of PPD. This narrative review outlines the evolving evidence base for zuranolone, including current understanding of its efficacy and tolerability, and explores practical considerations for its use. The potential role of zuranolone within the broader treatment landscape is discussed, alongside key uncertainties regarding duration of effect, longer-term outcomes and accessibility. By synthesising available literature and identifying key knowledge gaps, this review aims to clarify the evolving role of zuranolone in the treatment of PPD, while highlighting priorities for future research and clinical practice.

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gabaneuroactive steroidperinatal depressionpostpartum depressionzuranolone

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PMID41658842
PMCPMC12880902

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