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What are the common symptoms and causes of low libido?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a few questions:

  1. What causes low libido?
  2. What are the symptoms, and how does one know if their sex drive is normal?
  3. What should one do if their libido does not meet their partner's?

Kindly give your suggestions as elaborately as possible.

Answered by Dr. Nitin Dongre

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

The following are the essential causes of libido.

  1. Hormonal changes during pre-menopause, pregnancy, and lactation.
  2. Psychological causes like anxiety, depression, and stress.
  3. Physical and sexual abuse.
  4. Previous bad sexual experience.
  5. Lack of communication with the partner regarding sexual desire.
  6. Medical problems like type I and II diabetes, hypertension, and neurological disorders.

A few ways you can manage low libido are:

    1. Psychological counseling.
    2. Hormonal Therapy.
    3. Medications.
    4. Lifestyle changes like lowering stress and changes in dietary habits.
    5. Avoid medications that can cause such type of low sexual desire.

However, please consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and start taking the medications with their consent.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Answered byDr. Nitin Dongre

Medically reviewed byDr. Sneha Kannan

Published At September 23, 2022
Reviewed AtJanuary 9, 2026

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Dr. Nitin Dongre
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