4.1. Sexual Dysfunctions
MDD, SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction
As regards sexual dysfunctions, our findings are consistent with previous studies. To illustrate, Taavoni et al. [To explain the improvement of sexual function following the consumption of Aphrodite, it appeared that the increase of testosterone was key: Gama et al. [In general, the physiological mechanism underlying the efficacy of the herbal remedy on sexual function in women is believed to be related to its impact on hormonal regulation and neurotransmitter activity such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine [Overall, the present results expand upon the current literature in that we showed that Aphrodite improved sexual function among females with MDD and SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction and compared to placebo.