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Sex drive is related to urological health and sexual well-being. Low sex drive is seen in patients suffering from various disorders like obesity, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic kidney disease. Oxidative stress and excessive inflammation related to those diseases are responsible for lower testosterone levels in the body and low sexual drive. Also, endothelin formed due to inflammation is associated with erectile dysfunction and less penile tumescence (spontaneous erection of the penis)

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Can depression and schizophrenia cause low sex drive?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old male with depression and schizophrenia. I have been on medication for the last 12 years. My medication is Quetiapine 200 mg, Arip 30 mg, Bupron 300 mg, and Nurozenol. Besides being on medications for diabetes and blood pressure. My weight is 277 pounds, and my height is...  Read Full »

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Dr. Alok Vinod Kulkarni

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Before I answer your question, I need to know some more information. How are your depressive and psychotic symptoms currently? Depression by itself can cause low libido. But you are on a good dose of anti-depressants. Both Bupropion and Aripipra...  Read Full »

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