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Low Libido After Starting Anti-depressants. What Can Be Done?
My husband and I had a very active sex life till he started taking a anti- depressant . Then he didn t care for sex at all. Myself I am going thur the start of menopause . I can t understand how he can just quit and not care for sex at all. I feel like he s just don t want me or care anymore though he really does. What can i do?
What kind of antidepressants is he taking? We have two problems here. Depression itself can cause loss of libido and the antidepressants do nothing much in terms of libido. They may treat symptoms of depression but are worst for libido. You also sited you yourself is going through menopause. Do you have problems with dryness, bloating, mood swings etc? I suggest have patience because both of you are in a rocking boat. Consult your psychiatrist for change of antidepressants. Keep active and exercising, at this juncture of life it will do wonders to your self image and interest in sex.
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Low Libido After Starting Anti-depressants. What Can Be Done?
Hello What kind of antidepressants is he taking? We have two problems here. Depression itself can cause loss of libido and the antidepressants do nothing much in terms of libido. They may treat symptoms of depression but are worst for libido. You also sited you yourself is going through menopause. Do you have problems with dryness, bloating, mood swings etc? I suggest have patience because both of you are in a rocking boat. Consult your psychiatrist for change of antidepressants. Keep active and exercising, at this juncture of life it will do wonders to your self image and interest in sex. Take care