Posted by Cam W. on April 11, 2000, at 23:19:39
In reply to Re: sign me up! (to liz)/CarolAnn, posted by liz on April 11, 2000, at 20:25:44
liz - Sorry, I don't know the drug; and sexual function involves so many different receptors. Scientists are still fighting over what causes SSRI-induced delayed orgasms. I can't seem to get a straight answer anywhere, the deeper I look into the subject.A hypothesis - An increase in circulating dopamine may decrease serotonin levels, as the two interact opposingly. Decreased serotonin would lead to decreased serotonin-2A receptor stimulation (if indeed that is what is causing SSRI-induced sexual problems), thus resolving the delayed orgasm. The downside is what is the decrease in serotonin doing to the depression? Maybe nothing, as when we deplete someone of serotonin, they do not get depression. Decreased levels of serotonin are just a symptom of depression and these symptoms can be resolved by increasing serotonin. I don't know.
Thinking out loud - Cam W.
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