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does valtrex (valacyclovir) cause loss in sex drive?

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Decreased libido: Not a major Side effect of Valtrex (valacyclovir) but it was reported in less than 1% of patients taking it.

Question 2

do antidepressants cause a loss in sex drive?

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Some do: Commonly used anti-depressants that don't are bupropion (wellbutrin) and Mirtazapine (remeron). All others may have this side effect, up to 20% of the time for some medications.  It may be hard to distinguish whether decreased sex drive is due to the medication or depression, though.

Question 3

what can cause a loss of sex drive?

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Many things: Sex drive is related to many factors, including nutrition, hormone levels & emotions. You might benefit from a chinese medicine approach, Ayurveda or homeopathy.Certain herbs like ashwagandha may help, as might treatment with bio-identical hormones & certain nutrients like zinc. In some cases counseling may be important.I advise seeing a holistic md for evaluation-see www.Abihm.Org/search-doctors.

Question 4

could bicycle riding cause loss of sex drive or ed?

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Yes - saddle sores: Spending hours perched on a bicycle seat is likely to leave your groin sore & numb.  It's hard to enjoy sex if your privates are tender or have no feeling.

Question 5

does aplastic anemia cause loss of sex drive?

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Yes, and depends: Aplastic anemia is a bone marrow failure disorder. Severe aplastic anemia presents significant emotional amd medical strssors that impact sexual function. Due to the failure of bone marrow blood producing function, patients with aplastic anemia usually have profound anemia, chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, easy infecton, bleeding etc, all of which would also affact sexuality.

Question 6

can the contraceptive implant cause loss of sex drive?

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Pap: Your ob/gyn is your best guide.

Question 7

what causes a loss of sex drive in pregnancy?

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Fatigue: There are lots of reasons.  Some women actually experience an increase in their sex drive.  I think the fatigue that normally accompanies pregnancy contributes to the loss of desire.

Question 8

could low e2 in men cause anxiety , complete loss of sex drive , and other physical mental problems ?

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E2 Estradiol in men: has impact based on the level of testosterone. Normal male E1 (Estrone) and E2 levels may be associated with feminization/gynecomastia if Testosterone (T)levels are low. T maintains men's bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength/mass, facial/body hair, red blood cell production, sex drive/sperm production. Low T may impair sex drive/function, sleep, emotions, bodily functions. Best regards.

Question 9

can escitalopram cause delayed ejaculation and loss of sex drive ? what should i do.please help.

Accepted Answer

SSRI side effects: It is possible that Citalopram and other SSRI antidepressants cause delayed sexual response and lack of libido. It is also possible that there are other medical conditions causing it: diabetes, hypogonadism, etc. Discuss it with your psychiatrist and have a consult with an urologist. If needed, they will change your medication to solve the problem.

Question 10

can orchitis cause erectile dysfunction and loss of sex drive?

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Need evaluation ...: Anyone with low desire + soft "small" testes with or without orchitis should have his serum testosterone checked. If low-T was found, do luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), &amp; prolactin, as well as semen analysis if infertility is concerned. In practice, remember exogenous testosterone will suppress sperm production. So, see Doc timely.

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