Thursday, June 8, 2023
  • Advertise with Us
  • About Us – (Naijtimes.com) Nigeria
  • Donate to Naijtimes.com Project
Naijtimes News and Entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • Business
    • Health
    • local
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Video
  • Fashion
  • Sports
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
  • Opinions
  • Arts & Culture
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
Naijtimes News and Entertainment
Home News Health

Causes of low libido

augustus by augustus
Sep 3, 2015
in Health, News
0
233
SHARES
568
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on PinterestShare on WhatsappShare on Telegram

Stress: The body reacts to stress by releasing adrenaline and cortisol. Chronic stress, in particular, can interfere with your body’s hormone levels, and result in a low libido. The arteries can also narrow and restrict blood flow in response to stress, which can also lead to erectile dysfunction. Stress can also reduce your libido by distracting you and taking your mind off sexual desire.

Depression: Libido and depression share a complicated link. “Depression can change the body’s biochemistry and therefore reduce libido,” says Mark L. Held, PhD, a clinical psychologist in the Denver area. “It’s also harder to feel sexual when you’re depressed.” Some medications commonly used to treat depression may also lower libido as a side effect.

Related posts

UNILAG alumni donate N500m educational equipment to engineering faculty

UNILAG alumni donate N500m educational equipment to engineering faculty

May 29, 2023
Peter Obi Tells Supporters What To Do Ahead Tinubu’s Inauguration

Peter Obi Tells Supporters What To Do Ahead Tinubu’s Inauguration

May 28, 2023

Low self-esteem. It’s hard to feel sexy when your self-confidence is down or when you have an unhealthy body image. “Someone who feels unattractive is less likely to want to engage in sex,” says Held. “Fears of rejection may also come in to play.”

Alcohol or drug use. While a little alcohol can help lower inhibitions, too much can impair your nervous system and lead to fatigue making it difficult to become aroused. Other drugs can decrease your sex drive as well. For example, marijuana suppresses the pituitary gland, which regulates the production of testosterone.

Lack of sleep. A good night’s rest might be hard to come by, but you need sleep to keep a sharp mind, a healthy body, and an active libido. “When you’re exhausted, you’d rather catch up on sleep,” says Alan W. Shindel, MD, clinical instructor and fellow of andrology at the University of California at San Francisco. Physically, a lack of sleep can elevate cortisol levels, which also leads to low libido. Even more surprising in the sleep-ED connection? One recent study found that men with restless leg syndrome (a neurological disorder characterised by jumpy, creepy-crawly sensations as you’re falling asleep) are at higher risk for erectile dysfunction, probably due to low dopamine levels.

Medication. Some medications used to treat depression, high blood pressure, and other common illnesses can affect libido or cause sexual dysfunction.

Erectile Dysfunction. Low libido is a common emotional side effect of ED. “Once a man experiences ED, he may get anxious,” says Shindel. “His confidence is shaken, and he might be afraid it will happen again. His libido shuts down to preserve his ego.”

Hormone imbalance. Libido is directly influenced by testosterone levels. Therefore, low libido is often caused by low testosterone levels — a hormone imbalance. “Low testosterone can be caused by injury, inflammation, or tumors in the testicles,” says Ira Sharlip, MD, clinical professor of urology at University of California at San Francisco and a spokesperson for the American Urological Association. Other causes of a hormone imbalance include cirrhosis of the liver or pituitary diseases. “The liver is responsible for breaking down estrogen; when it fails, estrogen level goes up, and this causes low libido. And pituitary diseases reduce the amount of testosterone in the body,” says Sharlip.

Facebook Comments

Share this:

  • Share on Tumblr
  • WhatsApp

Like this:

Like Loading...
Previous Post

Sinusitis, mucus discharges, systemic candidiasis (3)

Next Post

N2.314m Returned to Polish victim by EFCC

Next Post

N2.314m Returned to Polish victim by EFCC

Drop Your Comment Cancel reply

RECOMMENDED NEWS

President Buhari has authorized the delay of the 2023 census.

President Buhari has authorized the delay of the 2023 census.

1 month ago
Due to an infestation of insects(Cockroaches), prayer was not able to be conducted in Kaaba

Due to an infestation of insects(Cockroaches), prayer was not able to be conducted in Kaaba

2 months ago
Live Report from Supplementary election at Iyiowa Odekpe

Live Report from Supplementary election at Iyiowa Odekpe

2 months ago
A Building that was in the process of being constructed in Banana Island has collapsed

A Building that was in the process of being constructed in Banana Island has collapsed

2 months ago

FOLLOW US

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Africa
  • Americas
  • Arts & Culture
  • Asia Pacific
  • Beauty
  • Bitcoin
  • Business
  • Cars
  • Celebrity
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethereum coin
  • Europe
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Global
  • Health
  • Litecoin
  • local
  • Movies
  • Music
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Others
  • Politics
  • Product
  • Real Estate
  • Relationship
  • Reviews
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized
  • Video

BROWSE BY TOPICS

actress APC arrest arrested atiku baby boy Buhari corruption court day dead death election EPL Government governor killed lagos man media News news & rumors News Update nigeria Nigerian Nigerians NTA off old PA PDP photo photos Police president reacts reveals son speaks State video Videos watch wife

POPULAR NEWS

  • Nigeria News

    How deserted torch uncovered suspected robber in Katsina

    246 shares
    Share 98 Tweet 62
  • FG Fines Channels TV N5 Million Over Interview With Datti Baba-Ahmed

    240 shares
    Share 96 Tweet 60
  • Russia has threatened the UK in regards to their plans of supplying uranium-laced ammunition to Ukraine, citing fewer steps to a nuclear collision.

    239 shares
    Share 96 Tweet 60
  • Due to an infestation of insects(Cockroaches), prayer was not able to be conducted in Kaaba

    239 shares
    Share 96 Tweet 60
  • Vacancy For Administrative Assistant At US Embassy, Nigeria (₦2,111,000 Monthly)

    239 shares
    Share 96 Tweet 60
Naijtimes News and Entertainment

Simply the best, for the right news and information at the right time.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • UNILAG alumni donate N500m educational equipment to engineering faculty
  • Peter Obi Tells Supporters What To Do Ahead Tinubu’s Inauguration
  • Vacancy For Administrative Assistant At US Embassy, Nigeria (₦2,111,000 Monthly)

Calendar

September 2015
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  
« Aug   Oct »

Tags

actress APC arrest arrested atiku baby boy Buhari corruption court day dead death election EPL Government governor killed lagos man media News news & rumors News Update nigeria Nigerian Nigerians NTA off old PA PDP photo photos Police president reacts reveals son speaks State video Videos watch wife
  • About Us – (Naijtimes.com) Nigeria
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms And Conditions

© 2023 Naijtimes News and Entertainment

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Arts & Culture
  • Beauty
  • Cryptocurrency
    • Bitcoin
    • Ethereum coin
    • Litecoin
  • Education
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Video
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
  • Inspired
  • Sports
  • News
    • Business
    • Health
    • local
    • Politics
  • Opinions
  • Relationship
  • Reviews
    • Cars
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Real Estate
    • Technology

© 2023 Naijtimes News and Entertainment

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Go to mobile version
%d bloggers like this: