What is Depression and Sexual Dysfunction?
Depression frequently causes sexual dysfunction through both direct physiological effects and medication side effects.
Prevalence: Affects 40-50% of people with depression
Symptoms and Signs
- •Low sexual desire
- •Difficulty with arousal
- •Difficulty achieving orgasm
- •Low mood and anhedonia
- •Fatigue
- •Loss of interest in activities
Causes and Risk Factors
Common Causes
- →Major depressive disorder
- →Antidepressant medication side effects
- →Neurotransmitter imbalances
- →Stress and life challenges
Risk Factors
- ⚠️Depression diagnosis
- ⚠️SSRI/SNRI use
- ⚠️Stress
Treatment Options
Expected Outcomes: 70-80% improvement with appropriate antidepressant and/or therapy
Available Treatments:
- ✓Depression treatment (therapy, medication)
- ✓Medication adjustment
- ✓Sexual function-friendly antidepressants
- ✓Sex therapy
- ✓Lifestyle modifications
Prevention Tips
- →Mental health treatment
- →Regular exercise
- →Social connection
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