NO:1, DD MAIN ROAD,
LAKSHMI MAHAL COMPLEX,
2 FLOOR, NEAR(GURU THEATRE)BUS STOP,
ARAPPALAYAM,
MADURAI-625016

CALL US +91 99447 04408

Lack of sexual desire in Male or Female

Low libido, or reduced sexual desire, can affect both men and women. It is not unusual for a person’s interest in sex to fluctuate over different periods of their life due to hormonal changes, age, and stress.

However, low libido can be a problem if it causes stress, affects a person’s overall well-being, or leads to anxiety about their relationship.

Low libido can have an underlying medical cause, or it may be due to lifestyle factors. In this article, we explore the causes of low libido in men and women, the potential treatments, and when to speak with a doctor.

Causes

A wide range of illnesses, physical changes and medications can cause a low sex drive, including:

Sexual problems. If you have pain during sex or can’t orgasm, it can reduce your desire for sex.

Medical diseases. Many nonsexual diseases can affect sex drive, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and neurological diseases.

Medications. Certain prescription drugs, especially antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are known to lower the sex drive.

Lifestyle habits. A glass of wine may put you in the mood, but too much alcohol can affect your sex drive. The same is true of street drugs. Also, smoking decreases blood flow, which may dull arousal.

Surgery. Any surgery related to your breasts or genital tract can affect your body image, sexual function and desire for sex. Fatigue. Exhaustion from caring for young children or aging parents can contribute to low sex drive. Fatigue from illness or surgery also can play a role in a low sex drive.