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Can escitalopram cause genital anesthesia i.e numb penis scrotum and no sensitivity from penis when having sex or masturbating?

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Dr. Andrew Kaplan answered

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Yes: Not complete numbness, but decreased sensation leading to delayed orgasm or anorgasmia is common.

Answered 10/23/2016

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A member asked:

Can escitalopram cause genital anesthesia i.e numb penis scrotum and no sensitivity from penis when having sex or masturbating?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Kaplan answered

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