TLDR SSRI antidepressants can cause long-lasting sexual problems.
The document discussed enduring sexual difficulties following treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, which had been reported since 1991. However, it was not until 2006 that a formal post-SSRI sexual dysfunction syndrome was recognized. The syndrome had significant clinical, research, and regulatory implications. Researchers using epidemiological methods were considered well-positioned to explore the extent of the problem and potentially identify treatments.
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
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November 2013 in “Urologia Internationalis” Many men under 40 with erectile dysfunction have organic causes like vascular issues, medication side effects, or hormonal problems.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
December 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Some medications may cause lasting sexual dysfunction.
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April 2023 in “Annals of General Psychiatry” Serotonergic antidepressants can significantly increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and have a small risk of causing irreversible sexual dysfunction.
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January 2020 in “Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences” Antidepressants can cause long-term side effects like severe withdrawal symptoms and sexual dysfunction, which can last for months or years after stopping the medication.
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October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
