Well I have no ED..
its simply lack of desire..The only reason I asked for some things to tell the doc because It is the "free" clinic in the rural Mississippi delta..the doctors are really underpaid and could pretty much give two ****s..
I dont assume I know whats wrong..I am surely not a doctor..although the salary would be nice.. I was just hoping that some of you guys would know some of the most common reasons for lack of desire (ie libido) and what tests to possibly request..
Hope I didnt come off like a know it all.. Just wanted some feedback..
anywho..thanks for everything so far!
you have been a great help yearight!
No no no. I didn't mean that you sounded like a know it all. I just didn't think it wise to fixate on a supposed cause when other things could be the issue. You know the old story, if all you have is a hammer then you begin to see all problems as nails.
Here's some info that might help you think about what might be causing your issue:
Lack of sex drive (Lack of libido)
Written by Dr David Delvin, GP and family planning specialist
Lack of sex drive (lack of libido) is extremely common in women – but quite rare in men. Even men with erectile dysfunction (ED) usually have a perfectly normal sex drive.
Let's look at the possible causes in the two sexes - males first.
How common is lack of libido in men?
It's far less common than erectile dysfunction (impotence) - with which it should not be confused.
At our clinic we see only one man with lack of desire for every 15 with erectile dysfunction.
Most men with lack of libido can achieve erections, but have lost the desire to have sex.
What are the causes of lack of libido in men?
The causes can be either physical or psychological.
Physical causes
Possible physical causes include:
o alcoholism - quite common.
o abuse of drugs - such as cocaine.
o anaemia - unusual unless the man has been bleeding for any reason.
o hyperprolactinaemia - an uncommon disorder in which too much of the hormone prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland.
o obesity - quite common; simply slimming down will often help.
o prescribed drugs - particularly Proscar (finasteride), a tablet used for prostate problems.
o low male hormone level (testosterone) - contrary to what many people think, this is rare.
o any major 'generalised' disease, such as diabetes.
Psychological causes
Psychological causes of male level of desire include:
o depression - very common
o stress and overwork
o sex hang-ups
o serious relationship problems with the wife/partner.
What should a man do about this symptom?
Begin by seeing your GP.
Your doctor should usually be able to sort out the cause by discussing the problem with you, by examining you, and by doing a few tests.
But if he or she can't sort it out, your doctor can send you to a specialist.
All the above causes of lack of libido can respond well to therapy.