Fluoxetine Induced Coital Bleeding: A Case Report

Fluoxetine exerts wide ranges of side effects which encompass both common and other uncommon side effects. Here we report a case, who developed coital bleeding after being treated with fluoxetine. A 30-year-old married lady developed coital bleeding after being treated with fluoxetine 20 mg. The blood was fresh; however, the penetrations were not painful, vagina was well lubricated and both partners were psychologically ready. There is no history of bleeding without any effort of penetration. The bleeding stopped after discontinuing fluoxetine and subsequently meticulous search was done to find out other causes which revealed nothing contributory. The holistic impact of this newer class of antidepressants on women during reproductive age is mostly unknown.