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Genetic polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene-linked polymorphic region and response to serotonin reuptake inhibitors in patients with premature ejaculation.
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - 1 Nov 2014
Ozbek Emin, Otunctemur Alper, Simsek Abdulmuttalip, Polat Emre Can, Ozcan Levent, Köse Osman, Cekmen Mustafa
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OBJECTIVES: Serotonin plays a central role in ejaculation and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been successfully used to treat premature ejaculation. Here, we evaluated the relationship between a polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) and the response of patients with premature ejaculation to SSRI medication. METHODS: Sixty-nine premature ejaculation...
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