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<blockquote data-quote="sammmy" data-source="post: 275056" data-attributes="member: 38594"><p>ChatGPT (Bing Copilot) gives summary that is much different from your doctor:</p><p></p><p>Blood pressure medications can indeed have an impact on sexual health. Here are some key points:</p><p></p><p>1. **Erectile Dysfunction (ED)**: Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of blood pressure medications¹. Over time, high blood pressure damages the lining of blood vessels and causes arteries to harden and narrow, a condition known as atherosclerosis. This condition limits blood flow, which means that less blood flows to the penis, making it difficult for some men to get and keep erections².</p><p></p><p>2. **Decreased Sexual Drive**: Blood pressure medicines can also decrease sexual drive or make it more difficult to reach orgasm¹.</p><p></p><p>3. **Effect on Women**: High blood pressure can reduce blood flow to the vagina and might lower levels of nitric oxide, which helps smooth muscles relax. This may cause lowered sex drive or arousal, difficulty having an orgasm, and vaginal dryness².</p><p></p><p>4. **Medication Types**: Three types of blood-pressure medications — diuretics (or “water pills”), beta-blockers, and alpha-blockers — have been found to have the highest incidence of sexual side effects³.</p><p></p><p>If you or someone else is experiencing these side effects, it's important to discuss them with a healthcare provider. They can help find a solution, which may involve changing medications or dosages². Remember, you should never change or stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your healthcare provider.</p><p></p><p>Please note that this information is a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Always consult with a healthcare provider for personal medical advice.</p><p></p><p>Source: Conversation with Bing, 2/5/2024</p><p>(1) Can blood pressure medications interfere with my sex drive?. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/can-blood-pressure-medications-interfere-with-my-sex-drive" target="_blank">Can blood pressure medications interfere with my sex drive? - Harvard Health</a>.</p><p>(2) High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges. <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure-and-sex/art-20044209" target="_blank">High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges</a>.</p><p>(3) Prescription Medications Can Cause Sexual Dysfunction - AARP. <a href="https://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-04-2012/medications-that-can-cause-sexual-dysfunction.html" target="_blank">Prescription Medications Can Cause Sexual Dysfunction</a>.</p><p>(4) High blood pressure: Effect on males' sexual health - Medical News Today. <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/does-high-blood-pressure-affect-a-man-sexually" target="_blank">High blood pressure: Effect on males' sexual health</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sammmy, post: 275056, member: 38594"] ChatGPT (Bing Copilot) gives summary that is much different from your doctor: Blood pressure medications can indeed have an impact on sexual health. Here are some key points: 1. **Erectile Dysfunction (ED)**: Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of blood pressure medications¹. Over time, high blood pressure damages the lining of blood vessels and causes arteries to harden and narrow, a condition known as atherosclerosis. This condition limits blood flow, which means that less blood flows to the penis, making it difficult for some men to get and keep erections². 2. **Decreased Sexual Drive**: Blood pressure medicines can also decrease sexual drive or make it more difficult to reach orgasm¹. 3. **Effect on Women**: High blood pressure can reduce blood flow to the vagina and might lower levels of nitric oxide, which helps smooth muscles relax. This may cause lowered sex drive or arousal, difficulty having an orgasm, and vaginal dryness². 4. **Medication Types**: Three types of blood-pressure medications — diuretics (or “water pills”), beta-blockers, and alpha-blockers — have been found to have the highest incidence of sexual side effects³. If you or someone else is experiencing these side effects, it's important to discuss them with a healthcare provider. They can help find a solution, which may involve changing medications or dosages². Remember, you should never change or stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your healthcare provider. Please note that this information is a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Always consult with a healthcare provider for personal medical advice. Source: Conversation with Bing, 2/5/2024 (1) Can blood pressure medications interfere with my sex drive?. [URL="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/can-blood-pressure-medications-interfere-with-my-sex-drive"]Can blood pressure medications interfere with my sex drive? - Harvard Health[/URL]. (2) High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges. [URL="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure-and-sex/art-20044209"]High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges[/URL]. (3) Prescription Medications Can Cause Sexual Dysfunction - AARP. [URL="https://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-04-2012/medications-that-can-cause-sexual-dysfunction.html"]Prescription Medications Can Cause Sexual Dysfunction[/URL]. (4) High blood pressure: Effect on males' sexual health - Medical News Today. [URL="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/does-high-blood-pressure-affect-a-man-sexually"]High blood pressure: Effect on males' sexual health[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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