On Fri, 12 Feb 1999 19:31:43 -0500, Marcello Spinella
<marshmallow at earthlink.net> wrote:
>Hello
>>Many pharmaceutical antidepressants, particularly the SSRIs, have
>adverse effects on sexual functioning in males and females.
Sure.
>>I am wondering if anyone out there (male or female) who has taken St.
>John's Wort for some period of time has had any changes in their sexual
>function.
>>The things I would be interested in are:
>>1. Approximately how long you have been/are taking it (days, weeks,
>months, etc.)
I'm talking about Prozac. I took it for almost 5 months
>>2. Did it hinder, improve, or not effect sexual functioning?
It HINDERED it.
>>3. What did it affect? e.g.:
> a. desire for sex
> b. physical arousal (erection, vaginal secretions)
> c. ability to reach orgasm
It affected almost the three, that is, I don't know if I had the
ability to reach orgasm when I didn't have a desire for sex!
>>4. What condition are you taking it to treat?
My doctor described it as "Depression" per se.
>>5. Are you taking any other prescription or recreational drugs.
No.
>>This is only an informal poll, but I would greatly appreciate any
>anecdotes people may have since little or none seems to be written on
>this in the clinical literature. All responses are strictly
>confidential. No identification is needed. Thanks!
Welcome!
>>Sincerely,
>Marcello Spinella, Ph.D.
>marshmallow5 at yahoo.com>
