The College of Science at the University of Basrah organized a seminar  (Teratogenic changes associated with sertraline treatment on animal model) by the graduate student sheimaa ahmad The study aims :  Investigate the effects of sertraline on gonads and examine the impact of sertraline on nerve system during embryonic development .

 and included  analyze maternal physiological responses to sertraline, including hormonal balance and uterine or placental function