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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Libido, Pimples And Hair Thinning
Question: I have and have had for years problem with lack of libido. A doctor has implanted a pelle with the hormones she feels I should have determined by tests. Are these known to be effective? I seem to have more facial hair, some pimples, hair thinning and an increase in sexual responses as mentioned in your article.
Brief Answer:
Libido is both a psychological as well as hormonal response.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for writing to us with your query.
It would have helped me answer your query better if you had mentioned your gender as the hormones responsible for libido and their effects vary based on gender.
However, to answer your question, YES, the hormone implants do work if your hormone levels were low earlier.
Libido is mainly controlled by testosterone in both men and women, however in women it is more complex.
If you are seeing good response with the hormonal implants, then I would say, that is a pretty good evidence for the efficacy of the hormones and it also shows that our understanding of the basic physiology of libido is sound.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to write back to me if you need further clarifications.
Wishing you goo health.
Best regards
Libido is both a psychological as well as hormonal response.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for writing to us with your query.
It would have helped me answer your query better if you had mentioned your gender as the hormones responsible for libido and their effects vary based on gender.
However, to answer your question, YES, the hormone implants do work if your hormone levels were low earlier.
Libido is mainly controlled by testosterone in both men and women, however in women it is more complex.
If you are seeing good response with the hormonal implants, then I would say, that is a pretty good evidence for the efficacy of the hormones and it also shows that our understanding of the basic physiology of libido is sound.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to write back to me if you need further clarifications.
Wishing you goo health.
Best regards
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