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Decreased Sex Drive in Men: Is Your Low Libido Just Normal?

October 4, 2009 By E. Sizemore 9 Comments

libidoA decreased sex drive (libido) in men is often a symptom of conditions like low testosterone related to aging, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like decreased sex drive, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Decreased Sex Drive In Men Is A Symptom Of

Low Testosterone: Lowering testosterone levels are a normal part of aging, but very low testosterone can cause serious health problems including osteoporosis. Many health conditions have been associated with low testosterone, but the cause and effects relationship is not clear. Symptoms of low testosterone include deceased sex drive, bone fractures, erectile dysfunction, sleep disorders, depression, and lethargy. To learn more, research ask your doctor about “male menopause,” also called “andropause” or “manopause” by some. This is probably the most common cause of a low libido / decreased sex drive in men and is often treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using testosterone (TRT). Testosterone replacement therapy carries its own set of risks, however, especially in men with an increased risk of prostate or testicular cancer. Be sure to discuss the risks and rewards with your doctor. There are many over-the-counter supplements said to increase testosterone production naturally, such as zinc (ZMA) and tribulus terrestris.

Diabetes: In diabetes high blood sugar itself can cause decreased sex drive. High blood sugar can also damage blood vessels, reducing the blood flow needed to achieve and erection, and causing nerve damage by robbing the nerves of oxygen and nutrients. Lack of sensation, due to nerve damage can also lead to deceased sex drive in men.

Cardiovascular Disease: Cardiovascular disease can cause decreased sex drive and/or erectile dysfunction in men. Heart attack survivors may experience decreased libido because they are afraid that having sex will trigger another heart attack. The medications used to treat heart disease can also cause decreased sex drive in men.

Obesity: Poor body image and the real health problems that often accompany obesity can cause decreased sex drive in men. Higher body fat means high levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG binds to testosterone, leaving less free testosterone which is needed for sexual desire. Treatment usually begins with a correction in diet and an increase in the amount of exercise the patient performs.

Decreased Sex Drive In Men Is A Side Effect Associated With

Finasteride: Finasteride, sold as Proscar, is used to treat enlarged prostate gland. It works by decreasing the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT causes prostate growth. Side effects of finasteride can include decreased sex drive, inability to achieve orgasm, impotence, abnormal ejaculation, pain in the testicles, swelling or tenderness of the breasts, dizziness, headache, and weakness.

Prozac and other antidepressants: Shortly after being hailed as a miracle drug for depression, Prozac became known for causing sexual dysfunction in men, including loss of sex drive and erectile dysfunction. Prozac and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) may cause decreased sex drive in men and women and have other side effects including suicidal thoughts.

Clonidine: Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure, neuropathic pain, insomnia, Tourette’s syndrome, and alcohol withdrawal. Side effects of Clonidine can include infrequent or no urination, slow heart beat, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, hallucinations, decreased sex drive, and insomnia.

OxyContin: Opioid drugs, including OxyContin are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Side effects of these drugs can include confusion, shallow breathing, dizziness, weakness, slow heart rate, decreased sex drive, fatigue, and fainting.

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Comments

  1. Richard Smith says

    October 4, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    I want to know what can cause increased sex drive and I want some

    Reply
  2. Mary Yanes says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    I have recently started dating a man who just told me that his sex drive is decreased due to alcoholism. What can I do? How can I help him?

    Reply
  3. jorrie Jordaan says

    September 12, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    my sexdrive decreased dramatically after heart attack. Please help

    Reply
  4. low sex, side effect says

    October 8, 2010 at 1:32 am

    low sex relation it may hurts the testicles or the tissueor any health problems or hormone

    Reply
  5. Jake says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    The prescription drug Wellbutrin increases sex drive dramatically. It is an SSNI but can be used for off label issues as well — I used it for lower back pain. But it produced an unexpected and highly enjoyable side effect — is also is a genuine aphrodisiac. Sounds unlikely but it works! Good luck!

    Reply
  6. lizel bothat says

    January 19, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    My man high blood pressure. He does have an erection but struggle to come or ejaculate,is this normal? He just doesn’t have much interest for sex. How can he get help?

    Reply
  7. bokhethe says

    January 29, 2011 at 9:26 am

    sex drive for my husband is too low it is more than four year.And he is afraid of getting help or taking pills for erection i am so dry for sex.Help me what must i do.

    Reply
  8. wil says

    February 8, 2012 at 1:15 am

    i had what i thought was phuemonia in the lungs was conjestive heart failure and i didn’t realize it until i had a hard time breathing laying down or doing little of nothing. My wife and i was having sex and i could not get an erection to save my life, my breathing was so hard that she didn’t know what was happening and neither did i until later on about 4 in the morning until i just could not take it anymore. i went to the emergency room and that’s when later i found out that i had conjestive heart failure. it’s been alomst 3 to 4 weeks and i find myself not getting an erection period, if there anyone out there that can help me with information you have made a friend for life.

    Reply
  9. Donald Kelley says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Menoquil is the only menopausal support available OTC that has helped to alleviate my menopause symptoms. I am telling you

    that I have tried nearly everything and nothing comes close to this product. If I even skip a day, I will wake up in the

    middle of the night soaking wet in sweat, and I will be extremely moody the next day, and all of my other symptoms are back

    as well. Ladies this product is a must have. You will not be disappointed. I bought it from https://www.somulin.com

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