Saw palmetto use is rarely associated with sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory dysfunction. The mechanisms are not fully understood but might involve hormonal pathways or effects on the prostate.
Sexual dysfunction associated with saw palmetto use can manifest as decreased libido (sexual desire), erectile dysfunction (difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection), and ejaculatory dysfunction. These effects are reported to be rare. The exact mechanisms by which saw palmetto might induce these changes are not fully understood, but may involve hormonal pathways or effects on the prostate.
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