Sexual dysfunction caused by psychiatric medications like SSRIs and lithium can be permanent.
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Evidence from recent clinical reviews and studies supports the existence of post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), confirming that sexual dysfunction caused by psychiatric medications like SSRIs can persist long after discontinuation.
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(313) Sexual Symptoms and Biologic Pathophysiologies of Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: A 15 Year Review
2025 · cited by 1
Identifies post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) as a condition where sexual side effects persist for six months or more after discontinuation.
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Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD): A comprehensive review of epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management.
2026 · cited by 0
Describes PSSD as a persistent iatrogenic syndrome of sexual dysfunction and genital anesthesia continuing after drug cessation.
Characteristics and risk factors of Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD)
2025 · cited by 0
Notes that sexual satisfaction significantly decreased post-treatment in individuals experiencing persistent symptoms after discontinuing antidepressants.
Persistent Sexual Side Effects After Discontinuation of SRIs: Protocol for a Scoping Review of Symptoms and Birth-Assigned Sex Comparisons
2025 · cited by 0
Acknowledges that while sexual side effects usually resolve, they can persist chronically after treatment cessation as PSSD.
The Off-Label Use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Sexual Behavior Management: Risks and Considerations.
2025 · cited by 0
Highlights that the risk of enduring PSSD poses a significant concern for patients taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors.