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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Will Weight Gain Cause Loss Of Sex Drive

Impotence, irritability, fatigue may be signs of "male menopause"

November 25, 2008
A recent study has found that as many as one in five men could be suffering from a health condition known as "male menopause." The technical name for the condition is andropause, and like menopause it is caused by a decline in the sex hormones, including testosterone. This decline can lead to a low sex drive, irritability, weight gain, sweating, and fatigue. Experts say that most men do not need hormone replacement therapy for their symptoms, since unlike female menopause the decreasing hormone ... Read more »

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"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

In part one of this series on weight gain and antidepressants we talked about which medications are... Read more »

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Member Medication Review: Effexor
By Merely Me , Health Expert

Are you ready to discuss a new med?    I am going for the biggie here, Effexor.  I am telling... Read more »

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Oprah Endorses... the Thyroid
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

...influential show to the topics of menopause, low sex drive, weight loss, perimenopause. And yet,... Read more »

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Sexual Dis-interest? Lacking Libido? Zero Arousal? Is It Your Anti-depressant??
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

I have heard women complain that when they take Prozac, the plus side is that they often lose their... Read more »

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A Patient Speaks: I Hate Meds!
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sunnyday writes. "My life sucks. I have no sex drive, gained almost 100 lbs,... Read more »

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Premenstrual syndrome
...feelings Fatigue Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement Decreased self-image Sex drive changes, loss of sex drive Paranoia or increased fears Low... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...young adults due to increased risk for suicidal behavior.SSRIs can cause agitation, nausea, and low sex drive. Over time, many SSRI-treated patients gain weight, although the degree of weight gain... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Medications
...side effects are agitation, nausea, and sexual dysfunction, including delay or loss of orgasm and low sex drive.Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs). These drugs are also known as... Read more »
Endometriosis: Medications
...breast milkAbdominal pain or crampsDiarrheaFatigue, unusual tiredness, weaknessHot flashesDecreased sex driveNauseaTrouble sleeping.Acne or skin rash (although low-dose OCs actually improve... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Medications
...breast milkAbdominal pain or crampsDiarrheaFatigue, unusual tiredness, weaknessHot flashesDecreased sex driveNauseaTrouble sleepingAcne or skin rash (low-dose OCs may improve acne)Depression,... Read more »

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