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Low Libido

The decreased interest in sexual activity in both men and women is called low libido. Usually, there is a decrease in sexual desires as the person ages, and it is also normal to lose interest from time to time. But low libido due to an underlying illness like low production of sex hormones, sexual diseases, etc., is not healthy.

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I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and low libido. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and have significantly less libido. However, I do have erections when I masturbate while watching porn. Gradually, attraction towards me has also decreased, and our physical intimacy is around two to three times a month. For that, I had to take Man...  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is the most common side effect of Sildenafil that you are facing. Erectile dysfunction usually occurs at the age of 40 to 50 years. In young males, erectile dysfunction is usually due to physical inactivity, hyperlipidemia, alcohol, smok...  Read Full »

Does testosterone gel help with my erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I have low libido problem. As a result of which I am suffering from ED since two years. I am 38 years old, married and having one daughter aged 6 years. I had some issue of erectile dysfunction at 32 years, but it got sorted by itself. I checked my testosterone and it was 295 ng/dL and...  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms are due to testosterone deficiency. And you do need testosterone supplement. Well, Depot injection was actually a good option. But, it comes with side effects. Still it is a good option as you need to take injection just once in one or two months. Test...  Read Full »

I do not have an interest in sex. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. I have a low libido. I do not have any interest in having sex, and I do not have any attraction when I see my partner. I do not know why I face this problem. Can low libido occur due to vitamin deficiency, and how can I improve my libido? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Low libido has many reasons, such as: Infections – This can be due to urine infection (can do a urine test and ultrasound of the pelvis) to diagnose the cause. Diabetes and hypertension – Make sure blood pressure and blood su...  Read Full »

I have low libido and poor erection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I want to discuss a sexual problem. I do not feel the desire to have sex. Although I try to have sex and also get an erection, I am unable to ejaculate. After some time, the erection just goes away without any ejaculation. I like to do foreplay but never really interested in sex as lon...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem is treatable. It is called anejaculation. If you are taking any psychiatric medicine then your problem may be due to that. Psychiatric and sexual problems are mostly related. If you ejaculate in sleep then your problem is likely a psychological one. Your t...  Read Full »

I have erectile dysfunction and low libido. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I am facing with erectile dysfunction from the past couple of weeks and low libido, decrease in sexual desire. Before that, everything worked fine. I have performance pressure.  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please elaborate on what kind of issues you are facing? Do you have any ongoing stress? Any history of hypertension or diabetes? Any medicines you started recently? How the problem developed?  Read Full »

I am suffering from a complete lack of libido and erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am currently suffering from a complete lack of libido and erectile dysfunction. This began after a bad experience by taking the drug Ecstasy once. I was unwell for about a week afterwards with dizzy feel and nausea. I am a 27 year old male. I am trying to improve my symptoms. I have bee...  Read Full »


Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few questions as a follow up. 1. When was your puberty? Do you find any change in shaving frequency? 2. Are you getting morning erections? Is there any history of testicular surgery? 3. Have you had mumps? When did you last take Ecstasy (MDMA - Methylened...  Read Full »

I am a 28-year-old male experiencing low libido. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male experiencing low libido. Can you provide insights on lifestyle changes or exercises that may help improve my sex drive? How does regular exercise impact libido? Are there specific exercises that boost sexual health and performance? Can changes in diet or overall ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Low libido can be influenced by various factors, including lifestyle, stress, diet, and physical activity. Here are some insights that may help you: Regular exercise has a positive impact on libido. It helps improve blood circulation, r...  Read Full »

Can antidepressants cause loss of libido?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I do not have any sexual desire or libido. I am not getting normal erection. I have done a hormonal test to see if something is wrong. Currently, I am on antidepressant. The clinic said that the results are normal. But, I have a feeling that something must be there. Kin...  Read Full »


Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your submitted blood work (attachment removed to protect patient identity) looks normal. I do have some questions for you though. Did you have normal puberty as compared to your peers such as height, shaving, pubic hair, etc? Did you have normal sexual desire and li...  Read Full »

What is the best medicine to cure prostate enlargement?

Query: Hello doctor, I have the condition of enlargement of the prostate for the last over five years. I am 53 years old. I am taking capsule Urimax 40 mg once in a day and I am able to manage the condition. However, it seems that of late, my libido is negative and the sex life is absolutely zero. Though ...  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. The symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), if severe can have a negative impact on the sexual drive of the person. The medication that you are currently taking, does not have any effect on libido but itself. That said the most like...  Read Full »

Did I destroy my penis by masturbating so dry and aggressively?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29-years-old male, and I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. But I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and low libido. I can barely get an erection, and when an erection happens, it is incomplete (only 30%), and my penis is not hard enough, immediately goe...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. The picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have uploaded is not opening. Your hormonal, vascular, and even neurological investigations are normal, so you no need to get worried about that. And I would like to tell ...  Read Full »

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