Experiences with

Loss of libido

Causes of a low sex drive

Some of the main causes of a low sex drive include:

Some long-term conditions can also affect your sex drive, such as heart disease, diabetes, an underactive thyroid or cancer.

  • you're worried about your low sex drive
  • you're taking a medicine or using hormonal contraception and you think it may be affecting your sex drive
  • your sex drive does not return to normal after pregnancy

Treatments for a low sex drive

Treatment for a low sex drive depends on what's causing it.

A GP can advise you about help you can get and any treatments that might improve your sex drive.

CausesMedical treatments

Common causes of a low sex drive include relationship problems, sexual problems and stress, anxiety or depression.

Treatment for a low sex drive depends on the cause. Counselling may help with relationship problems and medicines can help some sexual problems.

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Mortality Risk Up for Cancer Survivors With Elevated Loneliness

Especially with men on ADT with the attendant mood swings, depression, fat gain, & loss of libido, I can see how that could occur. https://www.practiceupdate.com/news/45931/2/1?
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Eligard and loss of taste

I have been on Eligard since the end of December 2023 and finished 28 IMRT sessions for my Gleason 9 non-metastatic PC Besides the usual loss of libido, fatigue and hot flushes, I have also experienced a diminished ability to taste.
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My 8 year update of fighting PCA to a draw.

Side effects have been typical loss of libido, hot flushes, muscle loss with some brain fog. None of these have been terrible, more aggravating than anything.
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Undiagnosed Test Results

The symptoms include; - [ ] Tiredness - [ ] Weight gain/struggle to lose it - [ ] Low mood/mood changes/easily irritable - [ ] Severe loss of libido - [ ] Headaches - [ ] Poor memory/brain fog - [ ] Muscle aches and weakness.
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Brumbris
in Thyroid UK

On treating micro-metastatic disease

, loss of libido, etc.
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Loss of libido following angioplasty

of libido since I have been taking this medicaiton. is this a common side effect that happens to most people or is it in rare cases.
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Managing OAB after proton RT

The side effects of the ADT were hot flashes (tolerable) and loss of libido. The side effects of the radiation has been increased urinary urgency and frequency, especially at night. Does anyone have a strategy on how I might reduce my 4 to 7 incidences per night of toilet runs?
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Life after leuprolide

I had varying degrees of the side effects: fatigue, brain fog, depression, muscle and penile atrophy, joint and muscle aches and pains, loss of strength, loss of libido, lack of concentration, lack of motivation/ drive, etc.
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reduced T3 and weight gain

I was advised by people on this forum to reduce my T3 slightly and I feel better on the lsightly reduced dose. I have more energy. less need to sleep in the day. The problem is I am getting sudden weight gains. I gained four pound yesterday. i have lost about 9 stone on my previous dose using intermittant
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Hectorsmum2
in Thyroid UK

Weight Gain

So, there are lots of posts about weight issues and here's another one. I've been on 125mcg Levo since 2013 and feel fine. No problems with sleep, energy etc and no problems with weight until a year or so ago when it became impossible to get the same brand of Levo consistently and sometimes impossible
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AngelRain
in Thyroid UK

Advice on some strange blood test results!

Since the last year I noticed substantial weight gain (1 stone), loss of libido, dryness down there and and increase in brain fog. I do suffer with under active thyroid but this is well managed with T4/T3 combination therapy and my levels are good through the range.
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Struggling With Disimpaction Regime

Hi everyone. My 3yo son is on Day 11 of a disimpaction regime (using CosmoCol/Laxido macrogols and Senna as a stimulant alongside) and although we're making progress (poos are type 6 with bits of his undigested food in), we're still nowhere near rusty coloured water it seems. He's really struggling to
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Ellie_Jordi11
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Worsening Restless Legs, Please help

I have suffered with Restless Legs for 13 years but since the beginning of October it has become much worse. Last night I got about 1 hour's sleep! I can't go on like this. I'm intending to go back to my GP next week, but I would be really grateful if anyone could help me please, to identify what is
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Laxido pain

Hi I have been on here before with same old problem slow transit bowel and severe constipation which last three years have been a nightmare ! Anyway dont like taking Laxido because of nasty side effects but unfortunately on it again because the only thing that works. However this time round am going
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Shopnow1
in IBS Network

Smart Protein and amino acids

I have had an under active thyroid for many years, I’ve recently learns about T4 and T3 tests. All mine have come back as “normal”. I have read about amino acids which can help you, I eat healthy, exercise 3 times a week and I’m no spring chicken. I never loose weight and when attending medial appointments
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Spud68
in Thyroid UK

HELP at my wits end with my 3 year old. Disimpaction and withholding

My son has had had issues passing poo since he was a baby. He also had really bad cholic as a newborn. We were advised to go dairy free by a dietition, which we did for 3/4 weeks (myself too as I was breastfeeding) to no effect. All he was basically eating at 6 months was fruit veg and breastmilk. Still
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PinkBirdy
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Trigger Warning - question for those with experience of palliative care

Hello all, Before I get into my post, I’d want to note it contains content about my mums end of life care. I do not want to worry or upset anyone so my post is more for those who are either end of life themselves, or have supported a loved one at this stage. If you are a family member, I kindly ask
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Star_22
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Rectocele repair - struggling to poop!

I had surgery to repair a rectocele prolapse on Sunday (4 days ago). I've been taking Laxido, psyllium and drinking plenty of water, probably a bit too much to start with as I almost gave myself diarrhoea! But since then it's been very difficult and it feels like I'm struggling more now than before
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Rectal prolapse

I have Ibs and always had issues with my bowels. I have issues with constipation and straining. June this year my anus prolapsed and it was a big shock aswell as pain. Since then I have been under the dr regarding this. Prescribed stool softners- laxido and diet. I can honestly say I haven't had a decent
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Laxatives making constipation worse

Especially laxido, I think to extent it's in my head as I'm on many meds and not very consistent but as soon as I start taking laxido on a regular basis, I pretty much stop going to the toilet, start getting severe bloating and then worry about taking it. But every doctor I see just keep saying I need
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Spaceboy_60
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