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  Sexual Problems and Depression If you are clinically depressed and also experiencing sexual problems, you're not alone. Sexual problems, such as  erectile dysfunction  (ED) or an inability to have an orgasm, often co-exist with  depression . The good news is that doctors can usually treat sexual problems that are related to  depression . What types of sexual problems are associated with antidepressants? Sexual problems with antidepressants may include: Inability to initiate or enjoy sex Erectile dysfunction  (ED) or delayed ejaculation for men Decreased sexual desire Inability to achieve an orgasm How are sexual problems with depression or with antidepressants treated? If you have depression and are noticing a reduced interest in sex or problems with sexual functioning, it is important for you and your doctor to figure out if the cause of sexual dysfunction is the depression, the antidepressant you may be taking, or some other medical explanation. There

Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder. It isn't the same as depression caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, such as a thyroid disorder. A constant sense of hopelessness and despair is a sign you may have major depression, also known as  clinical depression . Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression. Clinical depression is marked by a depressed mood most of the day, sometimes particularly in the morning, and a loss of interest in normal activities and  relationships  -- symptoms that are present every day for at least 2 weeks.   Those symptoms might include: Fatigue  or loss of energy almost every day Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day Impaired concentration, indecisiveness Insomnia  or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day Markedly diminished in