Male Organ Problems Due to Antidepressants
Advances
in the mental health field have benefited countless people in recent years. The
rise of antidepressants in particular has enabled many whose quality of life
would otherwise have been severely impaired to experience happier, less anxious
lives. Of course, as with all mediations, antidepressants do come with
potential side effects – and surprisingly, sometimes these side effects can
have an impact on member health. So for men taking antidepressants, it’s
valuable to know about male organ problems that could possibly result.
How antidepressants work
People often say that antidepressants “cure” depression, but
that’s not exactly true. What they do is work on certain brain circuits and
neurotransmitters in such a way that chemicals are released that seem to ease
depression.
There are a variety of antidepressants, but the ones that this
article is concerned with belong to a class called reuptake inhibitors, and
specifically to a subclass of these known as SSRIs (selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors). The way SSRIs work is by keeping neurotransmitters
“active” for a longer period of time, thus improving communication between the
nerve cells. This helps the brain regulate a person’s mood (including feelings
of depression).
Potential male organ problems of
SSRIs
There can be potential male organ problems associated with the use
of some antidepressants, especially SSRIs. Exactly how prevalent are these
problems? That’s hard to determine, although one study estimates that 60% of
people (men and women) who take SSRIs experience sensual side effects. However,
which of these side effects they experience, how often, and to what degree are
harder to determine. It’s also difficult to know whether the sensual issues may
have been in existence before the subjects began taking the medication.
(Depression itself is often a factor in the development of sensual issues.)
However, it is safe to say that some men who take SSRIs will develop some form of
manhood problems at some time.
For men, there are three potential male organ problems to know
about:
- Decreased sensual drive;
- Tumescence impairment;
- Delayed or blocked seed release.
Why might SSRIs contribute to potential male organ problems? The
way they work is by raising the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the
body. But serotonin tends to decrease the amount of two other
neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine, which are important
contributors to feelings of desire and sensual excitement. In addition,
serotonin tends to dampen the physical sensitivity of the member and the
production of nitric oxide, which is crucial to keeping manhood blood vessels
open to receive the increased amounts of blood that create a firm tumescence.
Treatment
Fortunately, male organ problems from antidepressants are not
permanent. If a physician believes an SSRI is causing issues, he can see if
changing the dose can help. Alternatively, he may try a different
antidepressant that may not have the same side effects. (Changing medication or
dosage should only be done under the care of a physician.) If the problems seem
to be related to something other than medication, the physician can recommend
further treatments to address the root causes.
Balancing the need for antidepressants with any member problems
that may result can be a matter of trial and error. It can be made easier if
the member is already in its best health state, so it behooves a man to apply a
top notch male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe
for skin). For best results, check the ingredients list for both L-arginine
and L-carnitine, two important amino acids. L-arginine helps the body boost
production of nitric oxide, which helps the manhood accept more blood when
tumescence is desired. L-carnitine, meantime, helps protect against loss of
sensation and allows better retention of appropriate male organ sensitivity.
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