Towards improving post-SSRI sexual dysfunction by using nutriceuticals: Lessons from a case study (2019)
J Sex Marital Ther. 2019 Jan 14:1-7. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2018.1556755. [Epub ahead of print] Towards improving post-SSRI sexual dysfunction by using nutriceuticals: Lessons from a case study. Salvatore Calabrò R 1 , De Luca R 1 , Manuli A 1 , Portaro S 1 , Naro A 1 , Quattrini F 2 . 1 a IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo" , Messina , Italy . 2 b DISCAB, University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila , Italy. Abstract Post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) sexual dysfunction (PSSD) is a new clinical entity occurring after the antidepressant intake, and it is characterized by the fact that patients continue to present sexual side effects after the discontinuation of the drugs. PSSD mainly consists of hypo-anesthesia of the genital area, loss of libido, and erectile dysfunction. Although different management options have been proposed, there is no consensus on the treatment for this syndrome. Herein we report on a youn...