Seksuele functiestoornissen als bijwerking van medicatie

Sexual dysfunction is common among the Dutch population. In men this mainly involves inhibited sexual desire and erectile dysfunction, and in women dyspareunia, orgasmic dysfunction and inhibited sexual desire. Sexual problems can potentially be a consequence of medication use.

Many medications are associated with sexual dysfunction, which is a common side effect of antipsychotics and antidepressants in particular.

Apart from studies on antidepressants, there is a lack of well-designed qualitative randomized studies on the side effects of many medications, particularly in women. The prevalence of drug-induced sexual dysfunction is unknown.

Drug-induced sexual dysfunction can have significant impact on quality of life, certainly when not properly discussed with the patient, and may lead to therapy non-compliance.

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