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What Causes Anxiety Along With Low Libido And Poor Sleep?

Hello I am a 38 year old married man. For the past few years I ve suffered with anxiety, low libido and poor sleep. I have seen my physician many times regarding my symptoms above and he cannot seem to find what is causing it. My labs come back normal except for very low DHEA levels. My physician does not seem to think there is a link, but I am not convinced. My DHEA level runs between 70-90 - where normal for my age should be much higher. I also feel my testosterone levels are on the lower side, averaging around 450. What do you think? Any advice will help. Thanks!
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

You are 38 years old and have symptoms of anxiety, low libido and poor sleep. Your DHEA levels came between 70-90. Though these are in lower range but such level cant be considered as a cause of low libido. Your testosterone levels are 450 and this is pretty normal for your age. So these levels cant be considered as the reason for low libido.

As per my opinion the reason for low libido in your case is anxiety and thats not due to hormone levels. Consult a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and treatment. Medicines like Sildenafil, Vardenafil, Tadalafil etc can help to improve your erection and libido. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose levels checked to rule out hypertension and diabetes as cause of low libido. Consult a psychiatrist for prescription of these drugs.

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What Causes Anxiety Along With Low Libido And Poor Sleep?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries You are 38 years old and have symptoms of anxiety, low libido and poor sleep. Your DHEA levels came between 70-90. Though these are in lower range but such level cant be considered as a cause of low libido. Your testosterone levels are 450 and this is pretty normal for your age. So these levels cant be considered as the reason for low libido. As per my opinion the reason for low libido in your case is anxiety and thats not due to hormone levels. Consult a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and treatment. Medicines like Sildenafil, Vardenafil, Tadalafil etc can help to improve your erection and libido. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose levels checked to rule out hypertension and diabetes as cause of low libido. Consult a psychiatrist for prescription of these drugs. Thanks, hope this helps you.