Low Sex Drive in Men
Role of Androgens on Men's Sex Drive
There are different ways to improve low sex drive. A male sexual dysfunction medical professional can tell you what is causing your low sex drive and recommend treatment.
Androgens play an important role in stimulating and maintaining male sexual function. Testosterone is necessary for normal libido, ejaculation and spontaneous erections.
You might experience low sex drive if your androgens aren’t being produced regularly. If you have low testosterone levels (a common cause of andropause) this means you’re getting less androgens which are necessary to stimulate your sex drive and producing erections.
Other Factors Contributing to Low Sex Drive in Men
Physical and psychological factors also effect sex drive and hormonal imbalance. Some of these are:
- Lifestyle (smoking, drinking, drugs, lack of exercise)
- Psychological (stress, anxiety, depression)
- Disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity)
- Use of certain medications (antidepressants, antihypertensives, antiepileptics)
A male sexual dysfunction specialist can identify the cause of the problem and recommend appropriate treatments.
To learn more about treatment options, please call Dr. Werner's office at (646) 380-2700 in NYC, (914) 997-4100 in Westchester, or (203) 831-9900 in Connecticut, or send us an email at info@wernermd.com.