Low libido
Low libido: Introduction
Low libido: Reduced sexual drive or desire.
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Causes of Low libido:
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- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Diagnostic tests for Low libido:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Low libido. Some of these are listed below :
- Mental state examination (to help detect depression which may be associated with a reduced libido) - including appearance, behavior, rate and continuity of speech, mood, affect, thought content, evidence of any hallucinations or abnormal beliefs, orientation to time, place and person, attention and concentration, short-term memory, insight and judgement.
- Physical examination
- Examine for signs of Cushing's syndrome? - e.g. thin skin, bruising, high blood pressure, stretch marks, proximal muscle weakness, acne, pigmentation, excess hair on face, frontal balding in males, moon face, buffalo hump, truncal obesity, fluid retention.
- Blood tests
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Low libido.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had low libido? - to determine if libido problems have existed since the onset of adult sexual function (lifelong) or may have been preceded by a period of unimpaired function (acquired). This differentiation is ultimately needed to give proper therapeutic direction.
- Sudden or gradual onset of the difficulties? - gradual onset may suggest an organic cause (i.e. due to medical problems) while sudden onset often suggests a psychological cause (i.e. depression, bereavement, stress, fatigue, performance anxiety, anger and relationship problems).
- Is the low libido intermittent or constant? - must determine if the low libido exists under all (generalized) or just some (situational) sexual circumstances. Generally a problem that appears only sometimes (e.g. with one sexual partner but not with another) can be thought of as arising from psychosocial origins.
- Are you in a monogamous relationship?
- Is your low libido causing problems to you or your partner? - to determine if there are any deleterious consequences of the low libido. There is no "right" or "normal" number of times you should want to make love. Desire can wax and wane with circumstances and at different periods in a relationship. Low sexual desire doesn't have to be a problem at all - unless there is a discrepancy with the desire level of your partner.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Low libido) may include:
- Pain with sexual intercourse, if so where is the location of the pain, what does the pain feel like, and what makes the pain better or worse? - e.g. Vaginismus causes strong, involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles which can make penetration extremely painful and impossible and therefore reduce sexual interest.
- Lack of vaginal lubrication? - Vaginal lubrication is, from a functional point of view, the equivalent of erections in a man in that both are evidence of sexual arousal.
- Lack of orgasm? - Are you able to achieve orgasm from sexual intercourse or other activities such as masturbation, manual or oral stimulation?
- Menopausal symptoms? - e.g. palpitations, hot flushes, night sweats, lethargy, dry vagina, dry skin, emotional changes, reduced sexual drive.
- Symptoms of depression? - e.g. depressed mood, crying spells, anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure), increase or decrease in appetite (usually decreased), weight loss or gain, insomnia or increased sleeping (usually early morning waking), fatigue, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, feelings of excessive guilt, poor concentration, difficulty making decisions, low libido, thoughts of death or suicide attempt. If you are depressed it is common to have problems with reduced libido due to the physical and emotional state of your body when you are depressed. Treating the depression may alleviate the libido problems as well.
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Low libido
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Medications or substances causing Low libido:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Low libido as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Low libido
Organs affected by Low libido:
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Detailed list of causes of Low libido
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How Common are these Causes of Low libido?
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not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Low libido.
Of the 70
causes of Low libido that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 4
causes are "very common" diseases
- 2
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 67
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Low libido
Conditions listing symptoms: Low libido:
The following list of conditions
have 'Low libido' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
Symbols
46,XX testicular disorder of sex development
... reduced libido46,XX testicular DSD
... reduced libidoA
Adrenal Cortex Diseases
... reduced libidoC
Chemical poisoning - Manganese
... reduced libidoChemical poisoning - Toluene Diisocyanate
... reduced libidoChemical poisoning - Vinyl Choride
... loss of libidoCushing syndrome, familial
... reduced male sex drive, reduced libido, absent male sex driveCushing's syndrome
... reduced male sex drive, reduced libido, absent male sex driveD
De la Chapelle syndrome
... reduced libidoDepression
... loss of interest in sexG
Galactorrhoea-Hyperprolactinaemia
... reduced libidoGranulomatous hypophysitis
... reduced libidoH
Hanhart syndrome type I
... absent libidoHemochromatosis
... loss of sex driveHemochromatosis type 1
... loss of sex driveHemochromatosis type 2
... loss of sex driveHemochromatosis type 3
... loss of sex driveHemochromatosis type 4
... loss of sex driveHerbal Agent overdose - Cottonseed
... reduced libidoHereditary Hemochromatosis
... loss of sex driveHypergonadotropic ovarian failure
... reduced libidoHypergonadotropic ovarian failure, familial or sporadic
... reduced libidoHyperprolactinemia
... reduced libidoHypogonadism, isolated, hypogonadotropic
... reduced libidoHypogonadotropic hypogonadism without anosmia, X-linked
... reduced libidoL
Lactotroph adenoma
... reduced libidoM
Male Menopause
... decrease in libido, decrease in frequency of sexual intercourseMenopause
... reduced libidoMuckle-Wells syndrome
... loss of libidoP
Pituitary tumors, adult
... loss of libidoProlactinoma, familial
... reduced libidoR
Reproductive toxicity - Chlordecone (Kepone)
... reduced libidoS
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
... reduced libidoX
XX male syndrome
... reduced libido
Conditions listing complications: Low libido:
The following list of conditions
have 'Low libido' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
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of any symptom.
H
Hemochromatosis
... reduced libidoM
Marijuana abuse
... reduced libidoP
Pituitary Cancer
... reduced libido
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Causes of Low libido Based on Risk Factors
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Low libido?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Low libido, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Low libido:
Subtypes of Low libido:
Loss of sex drive (6 causes), Loss of libido (3 causes), Loss of female libido, Changes in sexual desire
Medical Conditions associated with Low libido:
Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Libido symptoms (57 causes)
Symptoms related to Low libido:
Reduced libido (34 causes), Libido symptoms (57 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), General stress, Normal relationship, Fear of pregnancy, Relationship problems, Anxiety (701 causes), Depression (352 causes), Depressive conditions, Post-natal depression, Homosexuality
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