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What Causes Low Libido In Older People?

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2014

Question: Is it a medical condition for a man in his fiftys not to have any sexual desire

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is.

Detailed Answer:
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Yes, it is. Several causes like diabetes, high BP, Smoking, Anxiety, Depression etc can lead to it.

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Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)

I do have high Bp but on meds for that don't smoke all the rest is ok I do have viagra but no desire to use it

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
there are various other medical causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Apart from high BP, there are various other medical causes which can lead to decreased sex drive. You need to get evaluated for them by a physical examination.

Since your drive is low, I am not sure if viagra will solve the problem. Further it is not advisable to take it unless your doctors are sure about your heart status. I would suggest you visit a doctor who can check your testosterone and other medical conditions. If all parameters are within normal limit a visit to a sexologist / psychiatrist is entailed.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad