Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Another very interesting link about the amydala and libido: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_862817.html I guess if you suppress the amygdala with benzos or SSRI's you will suppress sex drive. If structural changes occur in the amygdala as a result of treatment, then sex drive could remain suppressed after the drugs are stopped. Just thinking out loud trying to figure this stuff out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 <<I guess if you suppress the amygdala with benzos or SSRI's you will suppress sex drive. If structural changes occur in the amygdala as a result of treatment, then sex drive could remain suppressed after the drugs are stopped. Just thinking out loud trying to figure this stuff out...>> Look at the limbic system (also known as the " emotional brain " ). It borders the thalamus and hyphothalamus and is made up of many of the deep brain structures including the amygdala, hippocampus, septum and basal ganglia. These work to help regulate emotion, memory and certain aspects of movement. This is where the bulk of antidepressant activity occurs. Regards, (moderator) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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