Does Depression lead to ED?

[Flavio]

I am an all the time thinker. [...]

Believe me, you're not the only one. I can definitely relate to this.

I am going to try mirtazapine for intrusive thoughts, it may actually improve erectile function but I'm worried about weight gain.

[retexan599]

I am an all the time thinker. [...]

Believe me, you're not the only one. I can definitely relate to this.
I am going to try mirtazapine for intrusive thoughts, it may actually improve erectile function but I'm worried about weight gain.

I have taken 45 mg mirtazapine for several years. It is my basic/only antidepressant. Not sure whether it contributes to my E.D. or not; as I related in an earlier post, other SSRI meds were part of the problem. I'm not brave enough to discontinue the mirtazapine; do not want to go back to the depression state I once had. I manage to counteract the problem with the vacuum pump, so there is the tradeoff.

[tonyareias]

Reduce the SSRI (or others) dose can help. Sometimes an micro dose is effective and ok for sex. Talk with doctor. Don’t stop immediately.