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Causes and Risk Factors


The exact cause for sex addiction is unknown. Possible causes include the following:


Abnormal levels of sex hormones (androgens) and chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters; e.g., dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin)


Brain abnormalities (caused by neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis [MS], dementia, and epilepsy/seizures, and medications, such as dopamine agonists used to treat Parkinson's disease)


Changes in nerve circuits in the b...Read the full article