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Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Low male hormone and high prolactin levels, hypothyroidism, anti-psychotic drugs, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, sclerosis, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, etc., are few causes of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder where males have persistently reduced or low interest in sexual activities. Treatment is etiology-oriented. Hormonal imbalances correction, behavioral therapy, psychological counseling, and hormone replacement therapy are beneficial.

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How to treat my problem with poor erection and loss of sex drive?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old and just got married last year. I am having a problem maintaining an erection during sex. My feeling of having sex is also reduced a lot. I do not feel like doing it at all. Please do let me know what can be done.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Reduced desire and poor erection can be because of depression and other anxiety disorders. It may also be due to medical illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, etc. So visit a nearby doctor for further evaluation and if the medical cause is found, take treatment accordi...  Read Full »

I suffer from erection problems. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am married for last four years and now 34 years old. My height is 5 feet 11 inches and weight is 171 pounds. I am suffering from erection problem and lack of desire for sex. Just after marriage, these problems were not so severe, so I did not bother about it. We used to have sex success...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The history you have mentioned clearly ruling out any serious organic problem for erection. Just to reassure you I would like to tell you that masturbation is a safe habit and it is not a cause for poor erection or loss of libido. But y...  Read Full »

I have been married for a year now, but my husband does not show any interest in sexual activity. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been married for one year and four months now but have not had sex till date. My husband does not have the urge to have intercourse. We had sex twice before marriage. I asked him about this and he said that he does not get that feeling at all. He never allows me to touch his peni...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. If in one and a half years he does not engage in sexual intercourse, then this is a cause for concern. Talk to him and try to find out if he has any stress or other issues tha...  Read Full »

I have had reduced sexual drive and erection than earlier. What do my reports signify?

Query: Hi doctor, I am around 37 years old and noticed that my sexual drive and erection have reduced. So I consulted a doctor for the same and performed tests, including thyroid, kidney, STI, and testosterone, where my free testosterone came out high. Next, I was referred to a urologist who checked my tot...  Read Full »


Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). All are normal except total testosterone. Have you done LH-FSH (luteinizing hormone- follicular stimulating hormone)? Have you taken any testosterone medi...  Read Full »

I cannot conceive and want to suppress my feelings. Help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from extreme hyper-sexual arousal leading to masturbation, porn addiction, and excessive loss of vitality. I cannot even watch a girl because that gives me extreme sexual thoughts leading to sexual arousal in my penis, which further leads to masturbation and porn watchin...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you practice meditation and yoga, and engage in spiritual practices for some time. Visit spiritual centers to calm your mind. Take a walk daily. Exercise for 30 minutes daily. Drink seven to eight glasses of water daily. Avoid sitting alone in rooms or close...  Read Full »

I feel that my penis is non-functional. What could be the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male weighing 90 kgs. My height is 1.72 meters, and I have 20 to 25 % body fat. My concern is that I have severe problems during sexual intercourse, and I feel my penis becomes nonfunctional. So, I started and had unprotected sex with my girlfriend, which I thought w...  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Frequent masturbation and porn watching do cause psychological problems. However, loss of appetite is not related to masturbation. I request you to follow the instructions mentioned below: 1) Add more boiled vegetables...  Read Full »

What can be the causes for my lack of desire for sexual intimacy?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a male. My wife and I have a sexless marriage life. This is because of my lack of desire for sexual intimacy. We are very emotionally intimate (massage, kisses, hugs, sweet words) every day, but every time she wants to take it further, I do not want to. I do not want to be “turne...  Read Full »


Dr. Siva Anoop Yella

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood what you have been going through, and I am here to help you out. May I know if you have any difficulty in erection while you both are having intimacy? Do you have erections when you both kiss each other? Do you have any premature ejaculation of semen...  Read Full »

What could be the cause of sex weakness and loss of sexual desire?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male, my height is 5.10 feet and a weight of 72 kg. I am suffering from sex weakness, like less timing, feeling not much power in organs, and not much stamina in sex.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting a query. The problem you described in your case appears to be of erectile dysfunction. After reading the brief narration that you are currently facing, I need to know a few more details about this. 1. First of all, how long are you facing this prob...  Read Full »

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