Lexapro (generic name: escitalopram) is an antidepressant that belongs to the SSRI group (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). The only reported side effects on the genital system are decreased libido, anorgasmia, and menstrual disorders. Since none of the mentioned symptoms are reported by you, it is not likely that citalopram affects your fertility.


Since conception might occur only when you ovulate, it is very important to know your ovulation date. Your ovulation date is exactly fourteen days before the start of the next expected menstruation. This might be difficult to calculate if your menstrual periods are irregular. Measuring your body temperature regularly every day might help you, because it changes for half a degree when you ovulate due to the normal hormonal changes that accompany the ovulation.


In the end, your gynecologist might be able to tell you pretty closely your ovulation date, based on the size of the ovarian follicle that would release the egg, which is seen with an ultrasound scan several days prior to the expected ovulation. You might want to visit your gynecologist for more advice about getting pregnant and to check if there is any pathological process that might interfere with the fertility.


In the end, it might turn out that there is nothing wrong and it only takes more tries to get pregnant.