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My fiancee has low sex drive. What could be the reason?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 29-year-old fiancee has a very low sex drive.

Please suggest a remedy.

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

There are many causes of a low sexual drive. Let me mention a few important causes:

Compatibility problems: Compatibility problems are one of the most important factors. A couple in a happy relationship does not usually get libido-related issues. Maintaining a good understanding is important.

Job stress: Job stress is another problem in day-to-day life that needs social support.

Low testosterone: Low testosterone among both men and women can have decreased libido. She will need to get tested for testosterone levels.

Chronic illness: Chronic illnesses like pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, endometriosis, etc., may cause dyspareunia and decreased libido. An ultrasonogram of the pelvis will help in identifying such problems.

Proper pre-intercourse stimulation: Proper pre-intercourse stimulation could greatly improve the sexual drive.

Low hemoglobin: A low hemoglobin and low BMI (body mass index) can decrease the sex drive. So, proper nutrition and treatment of low hemoglobin with iron supplements can be helpful in such a case.

A proper approach and foreplay may resolve the issue.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 27, 2017
Reviewed At January 4, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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