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Reduced Sex Drive, Slowed Downed Facial And Public Hair Growth. Blood Test Done. What Could Be Wrong?
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I am 27. Two months ago, my sex drive suddenly reduced to almost zero. I lost interest in sex totally. Though I can develop a good erection when masturbating watching a porno, but normally I don't feel like having sex. When I got my blood work done, the results were as follows:
FSH: 0.9 mIU/mL ----lab ref. (0.95 to 11.95)
LH: 3.29 mIU/mL ----lab ref. (1.14 to 8.75)
Prolactin: 11.53 ng/mL ----lab ref.(3.46 to 19.4)
Testosterone: 6.36 ng/mL ----lab ref. (1.66 to 8.77)
Is the low sex drive caused by low FSH value? What can be the possible cause of this low value keeping in view the fact that the other values lie in the normal range?
In addition to low sex drive, I have noticed that my facial and pubic hair-growth has slowed down considerably. Also, even small injuries leave a permanent mark on my skin. I don't feel any urge for sleep though I can sleep comfortably when I want to but I don't feel the need to. Any clue as to what's wrong?
I am 27. Two months ago, my sex drive suddenly reduced to almost zero. I lost interest in sex totally. Though I can develop a good erection when masturbating watching a porno, but normally I don't feel like having sex. When I got my blood work done, the results were as follows:
FSH: 0.9 mIU/mL ----lab ref. (0.95 to 11.95)
LH: 3.29 mIU/mL ----lab ref. (1.14 to 8.75)
Prolactin: 11.53 ng/mL ----lab ref.(3.46 to 19.4)
Testosterone: 6.36 ng/mL ----lab ref. (1.66 to 8.77)
Is the low sex drive caused by low FSH value? What can be the possible cause of this low value keeping in view the fact that the other values lie in the normal range?
In addition to low sex drive, I have noticed that my facial and pubic hair-growth has slowed down considerably. Also, even small injuries leave a permanent mark on my skin. I don't feel any urge for sleep though I can sleep comfortably when I want to but I don't feel the need to. Any clue as to what's wrong?
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your FSH level is little low.. main function of FSH is to stimulate production of testosteron which helps in sex drive , body hair growth and other sexual characters.. your problem can be because of low FSH level..
i will suggest you to consult near by endocrinologist as there can be many reason for decreased FSH production..
Take care..
DR.NEHAL..
thank you for using healthcare magic
your FSH level is little low.. main function of FSH is to stimulate production of testosteron which helps in sex drive , body hair growth and other sexual characters.. your problem can be because of low FSH level..
i will suggest you to consult near by endocrinologist as there can be many reason for decreased FSH production..
Take care..
DR.NEHAL..
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