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Low libido, or reduced sexual desire, is a common, often temporary, decrease in sexual interest.
Low libido, or reduced sexual desire, is a decrease in interest in sexual activity, characterized by fewer sexual thoughts, fantasies, or reduced willingness to initiate intimacy. It is a common, often treatable condition affecting both men and women, driven by complex factors including hormonal shifts, stress, medications, and relationship issues.
Homeopathy addresses low libido by treating the underlying physical or emotional causes, such as stress, anxiety, or hormonal imbalances, using individualized remedies, aiming to restore balance naturally without side effects.
Important highlights and key medical insights about this condition.
Low Testosterone: Levels fall by about 1% a year after age 30, and sharper drops (hypogonadism) are a leading cause of reduced desire.
Mental Health: Depression, anxiety, chronic stress (high cortisol), and low self-esteem are major factors.
Medications: Antidepressants (SSRIs/SNRIs), blood pressure drugs, and medications for enlarged prostate (finasteride) can lower libido.
Relationship Problems: Lack of closeness, conflict, or overfamiliarity can diminish sexual interest.
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Low libido (reduced sexual desire) is a common issue affecting up to 1 in 5 men
See a doctor for low libido if the reduced sexual desire is persistent (lasting weeks/months), causes you significant personal distress, or creates stress within a relationship.
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Qualifications: BHMS , BHS(Public Health ,Canada)
Sexual Dysfunction: Conditions like erectile dysfunction (ED) can cause performance anxiety, which leads to lower desire.
Lifestyle Factors: Excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, recreational drug use, and poor sleep (apnea) are significant contributors.
Qualifications: BHMS.(FMHMC), MSc Psychology and Counselling, PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Diploma Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), De‑addiction Training (NIMHANS).
Qualifications: BHMS