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Study Reveals 13.2% of Youth Face Antidepressant Side Effects

4/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that 13.2% of young antidepressant users experience persistent genital numbness after discontinuation. This research, surveying 9,679 sexual and gender minority youth across the U.S. and Canada, underscores the urgent need for awareness regarding the long-term sexual side effects of these medications, sparking vital conversations about mental health treatment.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study reveals that 13.2% of young antidepressant users experience persistent genital numbness after discontinuation. This research, surveying 9,679 sexual and gender minority youth across the U.S. and Canada, underscores the urgent need for awareness regarding the long-term sexual side effects of these medications, sparking vital conversations about mental health treatment.