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Low Libido In Men. How To Increase Men’s Sex Drive
By webiness | December 19, 2007
Low Sex Drive In Men. How To Increase Men’s Sex Drive
1. psychological factors, such as child abuse, depression, or relationship issues
2. physical factors, such as low testosterone or medication side effects (such as antidepressants or blood pressure medications)
The good news is that low libido can be treated. If low libido is caused by a medication side effect, your doctor or pharmacist can suggest a different medication that is less likely to cause low libido.
Low libido that’s caused by low testosterone can be treated with testosterone replacement therapy. Your doctor can do a simple blood test to see if your testosterone levels are low. Testosterone is available in a number of forms including capsules, gel, an injection or a patch.
Capsules are usually taken once or twice daily. This form of testosterone replacement must be taken with food and may be a convenient option for men who follow a regular daily schedule. People taking testosterone in capsule form should have their liver function tested periodically, so it is important to make follow up appointments with the doctor.
Patches are another form of testosterone replacement and may be a more suitable option for men with active lifestyles. They should be applied once daily to the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs and can be worn during activities such as exercising, showering, or swimming. Patches may cause skin irritation. Using a topical corticosteroid cream (which can be purchased at a pharmacy) before applying the patch can usually prevent this.
What about medications like Viagra® (sildenafil)? These medications (which also include tadalafil [Cialis®] and vardenafil [Levitra®]) help men who can’t get an erection because of problems with blood flow into the penis. They do not help increase sex drive, so they are not useful for treating low libido.
If the cause is psychological, counseling and a treatment called sensate focus technique may help. This technique helps partners become more aware of the sensations they find pleasurable.
If you suffer from low libido, speak with your doctor to pinpoint the cause and see which treatment option may be right for you. Source: Bodyandhealth
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