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Low Sex Drive, Low Energy. Underlying Cause?
Question: I am 63 male and testorone around 310 I complained to my primary care Dr of low sex drive and low energy I have an appt on october 26 with the specialist but I am concerned that there might be an underlying cause and would like to know what those might be Thank you
Hello
Thanks for writing to us.
It is true that loss of libido is mostly psychological in nature.
It can be due to stress and anxiety or relationship problems with your partner. Talk to your wife for the psychological support.
If you are having any stress, then this psychological support will help. A healthy affectionate communication with the partner helps in decreasing anxiety and stress.
However if there is no stress and anxiety then the physical causes need to be ruled out.
1. Anaemia.
2. Alcoholism.
3. Drug abuse.
4. Major diseases such as diabetes.
5. Prescribed drugs, particularly anti depressants and tranquillisers.
6. Other hormone abnormalities- decreased testosterone and androgenic hormones in the body.
Regarding the treatment of lack of libido, follow these treatment options:
1) Eat a healthy, nutritious diet and indulge in yoga and meditation.
2) Pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) can improve your awareness of the muscles involved in pleasurable sexual sensations and increase your libido.
3) Testosterone therapy as pill, patch or gel- available under prescription of a urologist.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for writing to us.
It is true that loss of libido is mostly psychological in nature.
It can be due to stress and anxiety or relationship problems with your partner. Talk to your wife for the psychological support.
If you are having any stress, then this psychological support will help. A healthy affectionate communication with the partner helps in decreasing anxiety and stress.
However if there is no stress and anxiety then the physical causes need to be ruled out.
1. Anaemia.
2. Alcoholism.
3. Drug abuse.
4. Major diseases such as diabetes.
5. Prescribed drugs, particularly anti depressants and tranquillisers.
6. Other hormone abnormalities- decreased testosterone and androgenic hormones in the body.
Regarding the treatment of lack of libido, follow these treatment options:
1) Eat a healthy, nutritious diet and indulge in yoga and meditation.
2) Pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) can improve your awareness of the muscles involved in pleasurable sexual sensations and increase your libido.
3) Testosterone therapy as pill, patch or gel- available under prescription of a urologist.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
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