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Impotent Libido

One of the factors leading to impotence in both and women is the loss of libido. Lack of libido is extremely common in women - but quite rare in men. Even men with erectile dysfunction (ED) usually have a perfectly normal sex drive.

Contrary to beliefs that problems surrounding female sexuality are psychological in nature, recent research has discovered that many forms of female sexual dysfunction often are the results of low hormonal levels. Hormones are directly responsible for female sex drive and libido. Loss of libido can lead to difficulty in intimate relationships and contribute to marital problems.

For men and women :

For men - It's far less common than erectile dysfunction (impotence) - with which it should not be confused. Most men with lack of libido can achieve erections, but have lost the desire to have sex.

For women- It is extremely common. Fortunately, for many women, lack of libido is only a temporary phenomenon. Some get over it by themselves - and a lot more can be helped by expert medical or psychosexual advice.

The Causes:

Physical causes in men include:

• Alcoholism - quite common
• Abuse of drugs - such as cocaine
• Anaemia - unusual unless the man has been bleeding for any reason
• Hyperprolactinaemia - an uncommon disorder in which too much of the hormone prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland
• Obesity - quite common; simply slimming down will often help
• Prescribed drugs - particularly Proscar (finasteride), a tablet used for prostate problems
• Low male hormone level (testosterone) - contrary to what many people think, this is rare
• Any major 'generalised' disease, such as diabetes

Psychological causes

Psychological causes of male level of desire include:

• depression - very common
• stress and overwork
• sex hang-ups
• Serious relationship problems with the wife/partner.

Physical causes in females include:

Anaemia - which is very common in women, because of iron loss during their periods (and in childbirth).

Alcoholism.

Drug abuse.

Generalised disorders, such as diabetes.

Post-baby coolness (PBC): the extremely common loss of libido that occurs after childbirth. It is almost certainly linked to the violent changes in hormones that occur at this time, though oddly enough, no clear-cut changes in hormones have ever been identified. The general trauma of childbirth also plays a part - and after having a baby, many women are simply too exhausted to think about sex!

Prescribed drugs, particularly tranquillizers.

Hyperprolactinaemia - a rare disorder in which the pituitary gland is overactive.

In either case, you should look to consult your doctor. He / She would be able to sort out the problem by discussing the problem with you, by examining you, and by doing a few tests.

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