E250 - Sexual Dysfunction: The Least Talked about Side Effect with Anita Clayton, MD

Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he speaks with Dr. Anita Clayton about one of the most common yet least discussed side effects of psychotropic medications—sexual dysfunction. They explore the different aspects of sexual dysfunction that may arise as a side effect, how to distinguish these from symptoms of psychiatric or medical disorders, and how to collaborate with patients to effectively address this challenging issue. Anita H. Clayton, MD, Wilford W. Spradlin Professor and Chair of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, and Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has focused her research on major depressive disorder, mood disorders associated with reproductive-life events in women (reproductive psychiatry), sexual dysfunction related to illness and medications, and the assessment and treatment of primary sexual disorders. Andrew J. Cutler, MD is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Resources Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire short- form (CSFQ-14) Validation study for CSFQ-14 🌟Save $100 on registration for 2025 NEI Spring Congress with code NEIPOD25 Register today at nei.global/spcongress25rc Never miss an episode!🎙SUBSCRIBE to the NEI Podcast– available on all your favorite platforms: https://nei.global/podcast Interested in Psychopharmacology? Learn about the NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program: https://nei.global/mpp Stay updated with email alerts and join our conversations on social. Follow us on: YouTube: https://nei.global/youtube Instagram: https://nei.global/instagram LinkedIn: https://nei.global/linkedin Facebook: https://nei.global/facebook X: https://nei.global/twitter