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Have you tested your hormone profile (blood test)? Testosterone, Free T, Estradiol, Prolactin, Progesterone, SHBG - you could check if all of those are in range because that might be the root cause of your issue. There were studies done where use of SSRIs was causing elevated levels of serum prolactin.

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Interesting, thanks. I did do a basic consumer blood test which reported my testosterone as "normal" (whatever that means), but I should probably do a more in-depth one and check these things.

Yup, I strongly recommend you do at least the ones I mentioned above, it's possible that your issues could be very simple to fix.

https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/how-to-...

^ has information on why 'normal' isn't a good range for everyone.

> I’m not a doctor or a medical expert

> The Art of Manliness participates in affiliate marketing programs

Seems like a terrible resource. Much better would be blood work at your PCP (and a possible referral to an endocrinologist).

Endocrinologists are terrible at knowing what hormone ranges are good for your age and sex. As a man with thyroid problems, I am thoroughly disabused of the idea that most endocrinologists have any clue what they're talking about. Certainly, for a middle aged women, must can put it together, but barring that, you're better off on facebook groups.

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