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Do Depression Medications Affect Sperm Count And Motility?

Hello Sir, My self Anubhuti Acharya, 35, Gwalior (M.P.) India, I am suffering from depression since 12 years & i am taking anti depression drugs since almost 9 years from last 6 years i am talking SRT 30, Prothdian 75 Mg., as it seem some side effect like breast feeding of left side Please help also have a query is this medicine also effect my sex life i.e. sperm count, motility ?
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Hi Anubhuti,

Antidepressants have absolutely no effect on sperm count and motility. But it can cause low libido in some people. Men who are on antidepressants may perceive changes in erection and ejaculation.

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Do Depression Medications Affect Sperm Count And Motility?

Hi Anubhuti, Antidepressants have absolutely no effect on sperm count and motility. But it can cause low libido in some people. Men who are on antidepressants may perceive changes in erection and ejaculation. Best wishes.