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Low Libido

The decreased interest in sexual activity in both men and women is called low libido. Usually, there is a decrease in sexual desires as the person ages, and it is also normal to lose interest from time to time. But low libido due to an underlying illness like low production of sex hormones, sexual diseases, etc., is not healthy.

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I do not have an interest in sex. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old male. I have a low libido. I do not have any interest in having sex and I do not have any attraction when I see my partner. I do not know why I face this problem. Can low libido occur due to vitamin deficiency and how to improve my libido?Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern Low libido has many reasons such as:: Infections – This can be due to urine infection (can do a urine test and ultrasound of the pelvis) to diagnose the cause. Diabetes and hypertension – Make sure blood pressure and blood sugar ar...  Read Full »

I am a 28-year-old male experiencing low libido. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male experiencing low libido. Can you provide insights on lifestyle changes or exercises that may help improve my sex drive? How does regular exercise impact libido? Are there specific exercises that boost sexual health and performance? Can changes in diet or overall ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Low libido can be influenced by various factors, including lifestyle, stress, diet, and physical activity. Here are some insights that may help you: Regular exercise has a positive impact on libido. It helps improve blood circulation, r...  Read Full »

Can antidepressants cause loss of libido?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I do not have any sexual desire or libido. I am not getting normal erection. I have done a hormonal test to see if something is wrong. Currently, I am on antidepressant. The clinic said that the results are normal. But, I have a feeling that something must be there. Kin...  Read Full »


Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your submitted blood work (attachment removed to protect patient identity) looks normal. I do have some questions for you though. Did you have normal puberty as compared to your peers such as height, shaving, pubic hair, etc? Did you have normal sexual desire and li...  Read Full »

What is the best medicine to cure prostate enlargement?

Query: Hello doctor, I have the condition of enlargement of the prostate for the last over five years. I am 53 years old. I am taking capsule Urimax 40 mg once in a day and I am able to manage the condition. However, it seems that of late, my libido is negative and the sex life is absolutely zero. Though ...  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. The symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), if severe can have a negative impact on the sexual drive of the person. The medication that you are currently taking, does not have any effect on libido but itself. That said the most like...  Read Full »

Did I destroy my penis by masturbating so dry and aggressively?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29-years-old male, and I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. But I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and low libido. I can barely get an erection, and when an erection happens, it is incomplete (only 30%), and my penis is not hard enough, immediately goe...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. The picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have uploaded is not opening. Your hormonal, vascular, and even neurological investigations are normal, so you no need to get worried about that. And I would like to tell ...  Read Full »

How can I improve my libido?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I am interested in understanding the factors that may affect libido, as well as its significance in sexual health and general wellness. I would like to know the potential psychological and physical impacts of low libido on an individual's overall health and qu...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and can understand your concern. Low libido has many reasons, including: 1. Infections – It can be due to urine infection (can do urine analysis and ultrasound of the pelvis) to diagnose the cause. 2. Diabetes, hypertension - Make sure ...  Read Full »

I am 20 year old female lacking sexual urge. Is it normal?

Query: I'm a female 20years and a virgin but feels like i don't have sexual urge is it normal  Read Full »


Dr. Vedprakash Verma

Answer: this can be normal at this age How to increase sex drive Low libido is usually a complex problem. Taking the approach of adopting healthy lifestyle changes in multiple areas of your health and well-being helps boost libido. Whether you’re wondering how to increase male libido or how to increase se...  Read Full »

I have a low libido and ED. Can I use progesterone cream?

Query: Hi doctor, I have got two questions about progesterone cream or low libido and ED. Having issues with libido and ED after being diagnosed with chronic prostatitis ten years ago. Now I am clean from microbes with no other symptoms except low libido, no morning erections, and occasionally ED. My hormo...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unless it is for a specific reason, progesterone in men is usually not needed. You need to be deficient in it to be able to use it. Excessive progesterone can cause havoc in your body and many side effects, including estrogen dominance. Th...  Read Full »

How can I increase my libido?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. As an important aspect of overall wellness, I am interested in understanding more about libido, factors that may affect it, and potential measures to maintain or enhance it. I have several questions and concerns. Please provide insights into the various fact...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I went through your query and can understand your concern. Low libido has many reasons including, 1. Infections – It can be due to urine infection (can do urine analysis and ultrasound of the pelvis) to diagnose the cause. 2. Diabetes, hypertension - Make sure bl...  Read Full »

Can masturbation addiction result in lost interest in sex?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 37 years old, married and having two kids. My daughter is 8 years old and son is 4.6 years. I got married 9 years before. For the last 2 to 3 years that is after my second baby I am facing issue in our sexual relationship. I have lost desire, lack of interest, low libido, erectile dys...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation does not cause any adverse effects on potency. If you are enjoying masturbation, then no need to worry. This also proves that you have libido, but you are not much enjoying sexual intercourse. You have to find ways to enjoy sexual intercourse. Spend a ...  Read Full »

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