Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common side effect of antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This is thought to be due to the way that antidepressants affect the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin and norepinephrine Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in regulating mood and sexual function. …
The Connection Between Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is an inability to either maintain or produce an erection that is firm enough to have sexual intercourse. Although erectile dysfunction may be caused by so many underlying conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol, there is no gainsaying that …