Libidos & lipid-lowering drugs

Candace Stuart | | Cardiovascular Business | Structural Heart Disease

A response to a query in the New York Times Well blog reviews the latest on sex on statins. Some research suggests statin use helps, some that it hurts and that if there is an issue, the patient and physician need to weigh pros and cons.

Ask Well: Statins and your sex life

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