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A 30-year-old male asked:
Hello. my partner and i having sexually problems. he suffers from major depression and general anxiety. he is also a formal substance users. he claims that his libido is low but test shows his testosterone levels is fine. what could be the real issue?
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Substance use: Until your partner gets his substance use problem managed, little progress can be made in other areas of life. Depression can lower libido and testosterone is not the only hormone involved. Please ask this person to see a doctor for a full male hormone panel and encourage 12 step program. Peace and good health.
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Ive anxiety, depression,low sperm count,hyperhydrosis, hair fall, low testosterone and ED what causes all this at once . I use to b very healthy.
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