Luckily for many, antidepressant medications have been very effective in treating the debilitating symptoms of depression. At the same time, anti-depressant medications could also come with sexual side effects such as lowered libido, difficulty reaching orgasm and erectile dysfunction (ED). A study conducted by the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychiatric Medicine found that 37% of men taking antidepressants suffered some form of sexual dysfunction. Why do some antidepressants have such strong sexual side effects?
Erectile Dysfunction and Depression: Breaking the Cycle
Depression can potentially wreck havoc on a man’s sex drive and ability to maintain an erection. This can happen both psychologically and physically, and often, the result is an inability to achieve an erection, also known as erectile dysfunction (ED). These two heath problems have an intertwined relationship; depression can cause ED, and conversely, ED can cause depression. In this article we will further examine the relationship between ED and depression and go over some treatment options.