A 31-year-old member asked:
What are treatments for sexual arousal disorder in depressed women?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lisa Saponaroanswered
Clinical Psychology 20 years experience
Treat depression: A drop in libido can be a symptom of depression and unfortunately many of the antidepressants exacerbate this effect. Talk to your doctor if you are taking any antidepressant to discuss this as a possible side effect. If not, focus on treating the depression. Psychotherapy is effective in treating depression and this might help the sex drive come back naturally. Therapy can also address libido.
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Dr. Traci Seidmananswered
Clinical Psychology 33 years experience
Marriage Counseling: Sexual arousal disorders are the most difficult to treat. When you add depression it becomes even harder as most of the anti-depressants have sexual side effects. Of course there may be many causative factors, but generally, there are issues within your relationship that must be dealt with- see a sex therapist, but expect that your doctor will ask a lot of questions about your marriage.
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Why do I become depressed and feel worthless, after I do anything sexual?
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A 30-year-old female asked:
I've noticed that im not as sexually active with my partner and don't know why could it be my depression. We use to have sex all the time?
Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Depression: Can frequently affect libido as well as medication to treat depression can effect one sexually.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How does depression affect sexual intimacy?
Dr. Neil Liebowitzanswered
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Is SAMe supplementation for depression known to cause sexual dysfunction?
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
No: Un- or under-treated depression can do that and many Rx medications too, but this is not reported as a SAMe side effect. http://preview.tinyurl.com/oq... Read More
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