Reduced Libido: Causes, Evaluation, and Medical Treatment for Low Sex Drive

Reduced Libido: Causes, Evaluation, and Medical Treatment for Low Sex Drive

1. Introduction Reduced libido, clinically referred to as hypoactive sexual desire, represents a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of sexual thoughts, fantasies, and the desire for sexual activity. The bottom line is that a diminished sex drive is a complex clinical symptom, rarely stemming from a single cause, and often requires a comprehensive … Read more

Lack or Loss of Sexual Desire: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Lack or Loss of Sexual Desire: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction The lack or loss of sexual desire is a complex, multifactorial clinical condition characterized by a persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. When this lack of desire causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty, it is clinically recognized as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) or, in … Read more