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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

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nitin Dongre is a General Practitioner and Family Physician serving as a Chief Medical Officer with extensive experience in the health industry. His expertise spans hospital management, administration, preventive care, and curative health services. He is dedicated to delivering quality medical care and improving healthcare systems. His areas of expertise include primary healthcare, public health management, and chronic disease prevention.

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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.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 23, 2022
Reviewed At January 9, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nitin Dongre is a General Practitioner and Family Physician serving as a Chief Medical Officer with extensive experience in the health industry. His expertise spans hospital management, administration, preventive care, and curative health services. He is dedicated to delivering quality medical care and improving healthcare systems. His areas of expertise include primary healthcare, public health management, and chronic disease prevention.

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

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nitin Dongre is a General Practitioner and Family Physician serving as a Chief Medical Officer with extensive experience in the health industry. His expertise spans hospital management, administration, preventive care, and curative health services. He is dedicated to delivering quality medical care and improving healthcare systems. His areas of expertise include primary healthcare, public health management, and chronic disease prevention.

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

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