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Section 1: The physiology of sexual function

(1.1) Section 1: The physiology of sexual function

(1.2) The physiology of sexual function (cont..)

(1.3) Getting started: interactive exercise

(1.4) Getting started (cont..)

(1.5) Sexual desire (libido)

(1.6) Sexual arousal (erection, vaginal lubrication)

(1.7) Orgasmic response and ejaculation

(1.8) Section 1: Recap

(1.9) Section 1: Summary

 

Section 2: The role and prevalence of antidepressants in sexual function

(2.1) Section 2: The role and prevalence of antidepressants in sexual function

(2.2) Reflection

(2.3) Reflection (cont..)

(2.4) Which antidepressants are likely to cause sexual dysfunction?

(2.5) Prevalence range of antidepressant-
associated sexual dysfunction

(2.6) Prevalence range of antidepressant-
associated sexual dysfunction (cont..)

(2.7) Receptor profiles

(2.8) TCAs

(2.9) TCA receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.10) MAOIs

(2.11) MAOI receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.12) SSRIs

2.13) SSRI receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.14) SNRIs

(2.15) SNRI receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.16) NaSSAs: Mirtazapine

(2.17) Mirtazapine receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.18) SARIs

(2.19) Trazodone receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.20) Reboxetine

(2.21) Reboxetine receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.22) Bupropion

(2.23) Bupropion receptor affinities and likely effect on sexual functioning

(2.24) Section 2: Recap

(2.25) Section 2: Summary

 

Section 3: How to diagnose antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction

(3.1) Section 3: How to diagnose antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction

(3.2) A man who 'can’t do it any more'

(3.3) A man who 'can't do it any more' (cont..)

(3.4) Factors associated with the depressive illness itself

(3.5) Primary sexual dysfunction - interactive exercise

(3.6) Causes of primary sexual dysfunction

(3.7) Secondary sexual dysfunction

(3.8) Causes of secondary sexual dysfunction

(3.9) Other factors that may influence sexual functioning

(3.10) What is HSDD?

(3.11) Antidepressants

(3.12) Other psychotropic medications associated with sexual dysfunction

(3.13) Other psychotropic medications associated with sexual dysfunction (cont..)

(3.14) Medications for physical conditions

(3.15) Medications for physical conditions (cont..)

(3.16) Other medications for physical conditions associated with sexual dysfunction

(3.17) The clinical examination

(3.18) Questions to ask

(3.19) Physical examination

(3.20) Blood tests to request

(3.21) Section 3: Recap

(3.22) Section 3: Summary

 

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