Genital and subjective sexual arousal were not affected by levodopa. However, the drug increased T reflex magnitude in response to sexual stimulation in men, but not in women. These results support the view that dopamine is involved in the energetic aspects of appetitive sexual behavior in men. The observed gender difference in the effect of levodopa is discussed in the perspective of possible dopamine-steroid interaction.

L-DOPA

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Functions related to this study

Men's health

1 supplement Slightly Positive L-DOPA

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Body systems related to this study

Reproductive System

1 supplement L-DOPA