Understanding low libido, causes, and a list of related diseases
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How to understand low libido
This refers to decreased libido in adult men.
Although libido is also affected by hormone levels in the bloodstream and physical condition, it is primarily a psychological function.
Almost all men experience a decline in libido between the ages of 40 and 50; some don't pay attention, while others become very anxious.
Sexual desire is an instinct that generally doesn't disappear, but it's easily affected by fear and emotions.
The duration of loss or decline in libido varies greatly, depending on how both partners perceive it. When the problem is clearly interfering with the lives of an individual or both partners, it should be treated promptly.
Generally speaking, the incidence of low libido varies.
In fact, both men and women experience a normal period of decreased libido after sexual intercourse.
Sexual desire is suppressed when it is replaced by more pressing considerations.
Of course, low libido can also be caused by organic factors, such as various physical diseases or medications.
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Causes of low libido
Sexual desire refers to the desire for sexual activity under sexual stimulation.
Decreased libido in boys after puberty generally occurs in the following ways:
(1) Age factor: The arousal of sexual desire relies on the action of androgens secreted by the testes - testosterone. As age increases, the amount of testosterone secreted by the testes will gradually decrease. Generally, men's sexual desire naturally declines after the age of 50, which is in line with physiological laws and should not be considered as pathological.
(2) Psychological factors: Anxiety, depression, open or hidden hostility, such as anger after discovering a partner’s infidelity or past infidelity, marital discord and lack of passion, unsafe environment or fear of pregnancy, can all be causes of low libido.
(3) Organic factors: Almost all systemic diseases and chronic diseases can reduce libido.
Such as urinary tract infections, endocrine disorders, etc.
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Diseases that can cause low libido
Almost all systemic and chronic diseases can reduce libido, but this is actually just an early manifestation of the disease.
Currently known diseases that significantly reduce libido include: Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Parkinson's syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, chronic renal failure, heart failure, myotonic dystrophy, reproductive system tumors, blood diseases, tuberculosis, Kallmann syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and male menopause syndrome.
Diseases that can sometimes reduce libido include: acromegaly, hyperaldosteronism, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, malnutrition, malabsorption, anemia, prostatitis, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, collagen diseases, multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, Wegener's granulomatosis, etc.
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The main manifestations of hypersexuality
It manifests as excessive, rapid, or intense sexual arousal, with an overly strong libido that exceeds normal levels. For example, there is an urgent need for sexual activity, an increased frequency of intercourse, and a prolonged duration of intercourse that far exceeds what a normal person can accept. In some cases, the sexual desire is so strong that it is unbearable for the wife.
Young people typically have sex 1 to 3 times a week. Newlyweds or couples who have been separated for a long time may have slightly more frequent sex, which is also normal.
If one's libido remains exceptionally high, with a desire for sexual intercourse regardless of time or place, and a feeling of dissatisfaction otherwise, it is called hypersexuality.
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Specific behaviors of masturbation
The act of using one's own genitals with one's hands, sometimes with the help of different objects, in order to obtain some degree of sexual pleasure and satisfy sexual desires, is considered masturbation regardless of whether or not orgasm is ultimately achieved.
People's masturbation often begins unintentionally with playing with their genitals or with their penis being stimulated by tight underwear. This stimulation practice is often accompanied by creative or imitative imagination.
Later, I discovered that masturbation could bring me a certain amount of pleasure. In addition, my sexual organs matured, and if I had sexual urges, I would unconsciously masturbate frequently in order to satisfy my sexual desires, which would then become a habit.
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How to understand erectile dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a term used to describe the inability of the penis to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is a complex sexual disorder with particularly significant overall effects. It is the most common male sexual dysfunction in clinical practice and has profound psychological and medical significance.
It can be divided into psychological, endocrine, neurological, arterial, venous, and iatrogenic types.
Even now, the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction remains highly subjective, relying solely on patient observation, self-reporting, and questionnaires. This inevitably leads to experiential judgments, often resulting in inaccurate diagnoses and incorrect treatment plans, especially among some quack doctors in my country.