Guest guest Posted March 12, 2001 Report Share Posted March 12, 2001 << I know that even in the medical field this has not been addressed or at the most someone might know about it. There are some remedies for diabetic men who have trouble with sex. But does anyone know what can help a female with this problem? Boy that took a lot of nerve to ask. Debbie >> Debbie, Are you taking an SSRI, like Prozac or Paxil or Zoloft by any chance? SSRIs can cause sexual problems in both women and men. For women, the problems can include the inability to reach orgasm. I know it can be embarrassing, but you should talk to your doctor about this. Life can be miserable when your sexuality is impaired. I speak from experience - my partner (a woman) was on SSRIs and had the negative sexual side effects, and it made her just plain miserable. Until something goes wrong in this area, you don't realize how positive a role sexual feelings play in one's life, whether or not one is sexually active. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 << I don't know if they are SSRIs or not but my doc says it is probably the Elavil, Remaron, Wellbutrin. Also the postmenopausal thing and the neuropathy. I have talked to them about it. Seems they can really offer no advice. Debbie >> Maybe you should try some different doctors! If it's medication related, you can try different meds, although I haven't heard of either Elavil or Wellbutrin (neither are SSRIs) causing this problem, in fact, Wellbutrin advertises that it doesn't have sexual side effects. I don't know what Remaron is or what it's side effects are. If it's the postmenopausal thing, then low doses of hormones such as testosterone can help. There's also a book now out on loss of sexual desire after menopause, and what can be done to counter it. I saw the author on some talk show. I'll see if I can find out a title and author. If it's neuropathy - how long have your BGs been in good control? If it's only been a short time, then that may still improve with keeping them in good control for a longer period. It sounds to me like your doctors aren't really taking this seriously, they're just throwing out " maybes " without really thinking about it. Have you talked with a gynecologist about this? That might be more effective than talking with your primary or endo. But whoever you see, you have a right to have your problem taken seriously and a right to treatment. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 Debbie, the book I was referring to is: Okay, so I don't have a headache: what I learned (and what you need to know) about PMS, hormones, stress, menopause--and sex, by Ferrare, Weis (editor), published by St. 's Press This book is written by a woman who had major problems with sexual desire, I believe with the onset of menopause. She went through a couple of years seeking treatment, if I remember correctly, but eventually did get some help, and wrote this book hoping other women could get the help they needed more quickly. I looked up Remeron on the web. It is not an SSRI, and isn't as likely to cause sexual side effects. It can be associated with increased cholesterol and triglycerides, however. Good luck! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 << Tammy, My psych says Wellbutrin can hinder you reaching an orgasm. The other type of sexual side effects is minimal. Oh well was just wondering if anyone had a solution. Debbie >> Debbie, if you have a chance, could you ask your psych. for a reference about Wellbutrin causing problems with orgasm, so I could read about it? Everything I've heard or read indicates Wellbutrin does not have this side effect, and recently they have been running TV ads saying Wellbutrin does not cause sexual side effects. That doesn't necessarily mean your psych. is wrong - maybe Wellbutrin just causes problems in a lot fewer people than SSRIs - but I would like to be able to investigate this further. And I do think you'd be wise to investigate other possible causes as well. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Just to say a Hospital near us has started a trial "Men's health clinic" Maureen and myself went the other day and came back with a ED pump which could be supplemented later. The specialist nurse says that this will most probably help my stress incontinence too. I am on Casodex so there is still a little feeling left. Will keep you updated PS Please if you are discussing the detail of ED please make sure that this is in the title - this gives the option to delete it before looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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