Loss of Libido or Low Sex Drive is a decrease in the Frequency and/or Intensity of Sexual desire that you once had.So Reduced Sex Desire is the loss of libido.It can be temporary or long term.
Causes of Loss of Libido
Relationship Problems:-
- Lack of Connection with Partner.
- Unresolved Fights.
- Trust Issues.
- Concern of Partner’s Ability to having Sex.
- Not enough Privacy.
Psychological Cause:-
- Mental Health Condition like Depression,Anxiety.
- Low Self Esteem.
- Past Negative Sexual Experiences.
- H/o Physical,Emotional,or Sexual Abuse.
- Financial Stress and Work Stress.
- Exhaustion from caring for young children and aging Parents.
Physical Causes:-
- Illness such as Cancer,CHD,DM,HTN,Neurological
Problems,Hyperthyroidism,Tuberculosis etc. - Sexual Condition like ED,PE.
- Pain during sex or can not orgasm.
- Surgery of genital organs or Breast.
Fatigue. - Changes in body Images e.g. poor body image.
- Medication of HTN, DM, Antidepressant, Antiallergics
and Use of SSRIs.
Hormonal Causes:-
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Reduced Hormonal Levels
- Hormonal Contraceptives in the form of Pills, Patches or Implants.
- Menopause due to decrease in estrogen.
Lifestyle Habits:-
- Too much Alcohol
- Smoking
- Drug Addiction
- Age:-Due to reduction in Testosterone and Estrogen.
Treatment of Loss of Libido
To treat the low sex drive we must treat the cause of Loss of Libido.
- HRT:- Hormonal Replacement Therapy, Where the cause is hormonal.
- Changing Medicines for HTN,DM etc.
- Sex Therapy
- Sensate Focussing
- Pharmacotherapy
- Ginseng
- Yohimbine
- Ashwagandha
- Flibanserin
- Bupropion
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Libido
What is libido?
Libido is the Sexual desire of person. Interest in sexual activities is the Libido.