The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Low Sex Drive
Prostate Drugs Finasteride and Dutasteride May Shrink Prostate AND Penis
Finasteride and dutasteride shrink prostate glands but can have sexual side effects: lower libido and less pleasure. What about penis size?
Show 1251: How Chemicals Are Threatening Our Health and Fertility
Dr. Shanna Swan discusses her research on the everyday chemicals undermining our health and fertility now and possibly in the future.
Can Antidepressant (Paroxetine) Make Sex Exhausting and Unfulfilling?
Paroxetine, and duloxetine can delay orgasm to the point that sexual intercourse is no longer enjoyable; it may also reduce libido.
Will Testosterone Shots Overcome Your Low Libido?
A reader reports that testosterone shots solved his problems with sex drive and improved his moods. But FDA disapproves of such testosterone treatment.
New Guidelines for Treating Low Testosterone
Men with low testosterone due to aging may have better sexual function if their doctors prescribe testosterone replacement therapy.
What Can Woman Do About Lower Sex Drive from Fluoxetine?
SSRI antidepressants like fluoxetine can lower sex drive. A different antidepressant might solve the problem, but adjusting could be a challenge.
How Testosterone Cream Could Revive Libido
Could testosterone cream together with estrogen help overcome low libido after menopause? Research suggests it might, but the dose is critical.
Testosterone Enhances Libido and Improves Female Sexuality
The FDA has approved two drugs to improve women's sexual desire. Trouble is, they have unpleasant side effects. Research shows testosterone enhances libido.
FDA Approved New Drug to Increase Sexual Desire
FDA gave the green light to Amag for its injectable medication designed to increase sexual desire in premenopausal women.
How Can a Man Tell if He Needs More Testosterone?
You would be surprised to learn how many women complain about their male partner's lack of sex drive. Do these guys need more testosterone? What else helps?
Bupropion Helps With Mood, Sex and Quitting Smoking
A nurse badly wants to quit smoking. Chantix makes her miserable. Bupropion helps against cravings and improves her mood. Others report sex is enjoyable.
Show 1137: What Should You Know About Women’s Sexual Health?
There is no Viagra for women, but there are many ways that women's sexual health could be bolstered. Find out what an integrative approach would look like.
Mint Tea Lowers Her Sex Drive to Match His
When a couple has a mismatched level of libido it often creates tension in a relationship. What if her sex drive is greater than his?
Dutasteride (Avodart) Sexual Side Effects Can Be Daunting
Are men alerted to dutasteride (Avodart) sexual side effects? What about elevations in blood sugar, LDL cholesterol or liver enzymes. Does ED persist?
Will Drugs for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) Ruin Your Sex Life?
Millions of men are suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) but will their medication lower their libido or cause persistent erectile dysfunction?
What Is the Trouble with Too Much Testosterone?
The FDA is warning men that taking too much testosterone could lead to heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, liver problems, infertility and depression.
Sex Problems Result from Tamsulosin for Urination
Tamsulosin is prescribed to men with an enlarged prostate so urination is less of a problem. Sexual side effects can be a downside of such alpha blockers.
Prescription for Licorice Pills Was Almost Lethal
We love licorice. High-quality natural licorice candy is wonderful. But too much licorice, whether as candy or in pills, can be dangerous in not deadly.
Testosterone Side Effects: How Scary Are They?
Despite new data about testosterone treatment for men with "low T" the FDA remains adamant that this is a no-no! It warns about testosterone side effects.
Is Flibanserin, the Female Sex Pill, A Big Fizzle?
When flibanserin was approved by the FDA to enhance female libido, headlines announced the arrival of "female Viagra." Why hasn't the drug taken off?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Testosterone Therapy?
Is testosterone therapy a boon or a boondoggle for men with low T? Many people remember the HRT disaster for women. What is the story on TRT for men?
Husband Seeking Ways to Lower Wife’s Libido
Young and middle-aged women are complaining that their partners are virtually uninterested in sex. What is behind this epidemic of low libido?
Anti-Anxiety Drug Causes Problems in the Bedroom
The impact of an anti-anxiety drug on sexual interest and performance can aggravate differences between partners.
Is It Safe to Use Testosterone to Boost Sex Drive?
If a man appears to have little or no interest in sex, try to figure out why before requesting a prescription for testosterone to boost sex drive.
The Inside Story on the Female Sex Pill Flibanserin (Addyi)
What's the straight and skinny on the new sex pill for women? Flibanserin (Addyi) has gotten a lot of headlines but what is the real story on pros and cons?
Sex Pill for Women Cracks Medical Taboo
Flibanserin has been highly controversial as a sex pill for women. Even women's groups are divided on its benefits and risks. Experts recommended approval.
FDA Panel Votes to Approve Flibanserin, the First Female Sex Pill
After years of controversy flibanserin was finally given a green light by an FDA panel of outside experts. What is the straight and skinny on this sex drug?
How Long Do Drug Side Effects Last? For Some, Perhaps Forever
Patients aren't always told that some drug side effects last a long time. Sometimes an adverse reaction can be permanent. People must be warned in advance!
What Can A Woman Do To Kill Her Sex Drive?
Mismatch in sex drive and desire often causes couples great distress. Many think men want sex more than women. Here are many stories about female sexuality.
Can DHEA Turbo-Charge Your Sex Life?
It is not clear that DHEA can turbo-charge sex life, but it can help with postmenopausal vaginal dryness as well as erectile dysfunction.
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