Question 1

what is meant by "sexual dysfunction" and "sexual deviation"?

Accepted Answer

Sexual dysfunction: refers to difficulty w/sexual response, e.g., erectile dysfunction or lack of libido.  Sexual deviation is more controversial but includes inflicting or receiving pain w/sex or sex w/animals or children.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

does fentanyl cause sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Maybe . . . : Any narcotic or opioid used chronically can lead to sexual dysfunction from hypogonadism since long term narcotic use can lead to pituiatry dysfunction which decreases lh & fsh, thus lower t & sperm production.

Question 3

how is male sexual dysfunction ed diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Can't get or keep: The penis firm to achieve satisfactory intercourse with the partner.  There are many causes; certain disease that affect the neurologic aspects of normal erectile function, or that affect the vascular aspects, or some medications for such problems as hypertension. Fatigue, stresses, problems in the relationship are all common causes. After the pcp, urologist would be the specialist next.

Question 4

what's it mean to have male sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Penis not working: Usually, male sexual dysfunction refers to either 1) erectile dysfunction (ed), 2) premature ejaculation (pe), or 3) delayed ejaculation (de) or even complete ejaculatory inhibition (ei).  Ed has many causes (age, medications, psychological conflict).  Pe can be treated with sri antidepressants and/or topical anesthetic creams.  De and ei are generally caused by medications, most notably sri's.

Question 5

does celexa (citalopram) cause sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Possible side effect: Celexa/citalopram can have sexual dysfunction (loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation) as a side effect. It can be temporary or remain throughout treatment with the medication. Being on the medication longer can help the problem become less. Higher doses can increase risk of side effect. This side effect can occur with many others in this same family SSRIs.

Question 6

can cialis lead to sexual dysfunction in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Cialis effects wear off when you stop taking the medication. It helps men who have problems with getting or maintaining an erection. But,  If the medication works it may encourage less effort on the part of the couple to use other non medication techniques to get and maintain an erection.  More effective arousal techniques (visually, manually or otherwise) may also work to help erections.

Question 7

can anti-psychotic medication cause sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most antipsychotics have some impact on sexual function.  This can manifest as decreased libido, problems obatining/maintaining erections, or anorgasmia (inability to climax).  Newer antipsychotics reportedly have less impact on sexual function.

Question 8

i am suffering from male sexual dysfunction, please help?

Accepted Answer

Need 2 see urologist: Or sex therapist or both. There are many forms of sexual dysfunction ; you live in an exellent area to find such help.

Question 9

is there a connection between aspartame and sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Aspartame: An artificial sweetener, is declared to be safe & no correlations, to my knowledge, exists with sexual dysfunction.

Question 10

can risperdal cause sexual dysfunction even after it is stopped?

Accepted Answer

No: The sexual side effects of psychiatric medications go away after the drugs are stopped.  However, conditions like depression and anxiety can cause sexual dysfunction.

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