Lack of Libido and Fatigue in Men: Discover How to Treat

Often the lack of sexual desire in men is the actual problem of erectile dysfunction. However, the fact that a patient having difficulty in achieving an erection does not necessarily mean that he has low sex drive. But often the difficulty in having an erection can trigger problems of self-esteem, depression and, consequently, loss of libido.

The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction in Australia, according to surveys, has only increase and shows that about 10% of the population has this symptom. In Europe, this percentage grows to 30%, and in Australia it is estimated that there are 40 million people in sexless marriages (who have sex less than 10 times a year). The causes of this increase are mainly due to an aging population and stressful lifestyle that people live. We can cite number of risk factors very serious for men: high blood pressure, diabetes, atherosclerosis and obesity.

Depression, heritable genetic damage, kidney and liver failure, thyroid disorders and pituitary are also part of diseases with decreased libido.

We can say that basically what causes a lack of libido in man is first hormonal imbalance (or andropause / androgen disorder of male aging) and can be associated with partial or even complete loss of sexual desire, together with the loss of the connected thoughts sex and erectile dysfunction. Secondly, the lacking libido is connected to emotional problems, followed by question related to the use of medications for depression and anxiety.

A regular sex life is good for your health, but should also meet the needs of emotional intimacy, physical and sexual. And, for this reason it is so important to find a qualified professional to guide you about the possible physical and hormonal changes.

In men over 50 years, the problem may be related to aging. After all, with increasing age, it is natural to experience episodes of low libido. However, if the problem is detected in younger men or men aged below 50 years, it is essential to seek medical treatment. In addition, it is worth to pay attention to factors that may lead to lack of libido:

• Alcoholism: It remains the biggest rogue as it can cause impotence in men;
• Regular consumption of stimulants like cocaine;
• Obesity: It can lead to many health problems and interfere in decreasing sexual desire;
• Hormonal disorders that can cause fluctuations in male sexual desire;
• Sedentary lifestyle: Physical inactivity contributes to stress and mental fatigue;
• Medicines and reproductive-related treatments may result in lack of sexual desire in men;
• Low testosterone levels can also decrease libido;
• Stress and excessive workload leading to exhaustion are also enemies of health and can interfere with libido.

It is important consult an expert who will indicate the best treatment for your case. If the lack of sexual desire is linked to psychological problems like depression and lack of self-esteem, counselling might be essential. If the problem is physical, the correct diagnosis will trace the reason for this decrease and identify the cause of hormonal imbalances such as problems in the testicles or prostate and indicating the most effective treatment.