Libido

Both men and women can experience low libido or reduced sexual desire for various reasons. If low libido is affecting your life, there are many treatments and therapies available that can help. At Extended Care Medical in Dothan, Alabama,  men’s health and libido specialist Jesslyn Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and the team offer full-service men’s health care, including hormone replacement therapy, the treatment of low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and libido. Call Extended Care Medical today to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment or book online.

Is low libido a medical problem?

There is a vast variation in people’s libido. It’s important to note that having a lower libido than other people isn’t necessarily a medical problem or concern.

While low libido, or a sudden shift in libido, can be a sign of a health condition. However, it’s best to talk with a doctor or medical professional before trying libido boosters, other therapies, and treatments.

Changes in libido can be a result of specific health conditions, such as:

• Diabetes (high blood sugar levels can cause vascular and nerve damage)
• Damaged blood vessels and decreased circulation
• Reduced blood flow to the genitals, decreasing arousal or lubrication
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Low testosterone (low T)
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Osteoarthritis (stiffness)
• Treatments for cancer (including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation)
• Certain medications

If you want to improve or increase your libido, make an appointment at Extended Care Medical to learn more. They can guide you on therapies and treatments best suited to your medical history, needs, goals, and lifestyle.

What are some treatments for libido?

Low libido can be a complex issue unique to the individual, often with relationship, psychological, and physical components. Understanding the cause of low libido can help you and your provider to find the best treatments and therapies. 

Your treatment regimen might include any combination of the following:

Lifestyle modifications

Low libido can be improved by eating a nutritious diet, regular exercise, reducing anxiety, and improving intimate relationships.

Medication

Your provider may recommend changing a medication causing libido-related side effects or suggest treating underlying medical conditions responsible for reducing sex drive.

Testosterone replacement therapy

Testosterone is a hormone that males produce in the testicles. It’s responsible for various bodily processes and characteristics, including muscle mass, facial and body hair, sex drive, sperm production, and bone health.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) restores your testosterone levels to balance. After age 30, a man’s testosterone production begins slowly declining. TRT uses implantable pellets to relieve uncomfortable symptoms like erectile dysfunction, low libido, and fatigue. Your provider can order bloodwork at each visit to ensure your hormones are optimal.

Call Extended Care Medical to schedule a consultation and treatment for libido, or book your visit online today.