If you’re a man who’s taking an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) like Paxil, you may be inadvertantly lowering your fertility.
A recent report released by New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornellcontains some cautionary notes for males who are actively trying to have a child with a partner. As it turns out, in some men, SSRIs alter DNA (referred to as “DNA fragmentation” in the report), thus creating problems with fertility.
Of course, while the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell evidence may be an important clue to solving certain male infertility issues, it doesn’t necessarily mean that men should abandon their antidepressant medications.
As always, males should discuss all issues with their doctors before considering weaning themselves off of any SSRI.
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