Found this on the Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction group, regarding a possible gentic study on sufferers by one of the members. Seems less complex than the full genome sequencing awor was suggesting but thought it might be of interest:
"It would in possible in theory to determine which genetic variations are linked to PSSD. This could potentially help us identify the genes involved. I don’t think any major research institute will do such a study on their own for some time.
I have discovered that it may be possible for me to do a GWAS (Genome Wide Association Study) with Do It Yourself Genomics diygenomics.org/participate.php . I do not have enough training YET to do this but I am currently working on genomics research and learning more everyday. This group will help citizen groups to set up studies of their own. It essentially could help us to do the research ourselves.
If we were to do this I would need many PSSD suffers to get themselves genotyped. I have got myself genotyped. It currently costs $200 with 23andMe (23andMe.com) . You would then have to volunteer your data for the study.
I see two things potentially coming out of it.
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We may learn what genes are responsible for PSSD symptoms. This could possibly help explain the disorder and MAY (I really cannot know) eventually help lead to treatments.
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It may allow us to determine the genetic basis such that others would not take SSRIs if they were prone to developing PSSD.
Right now I don’t need commitment from anyone. I just want to see if there are even close to enough people interested. We would need at least 100, probably more people to participate for it to be effective."