Causes of Low Male Libido

Low libido in men is usually caused by medical or psychological reasons, or medication. Common causes listed on 4 Men's Health include low testosterone, diseases, depression, stress and prescription medication. Fortunately, most of these issues have simple resolutions, including eliminating stress or adding certain hormones.

Low Testosterone

According to 4 Men's Health, men's bodies can occasionally stop producing the correct amount of testosterone. Testosterone is a chemical that drives sexual excitement in men, so a diminished sex drive often results from a lack of testosterone. This issue is often treated with hormone replacement therapy, which can be prescribed by a doctor.

Disease

Certain medical conditions affect sex drive, either by directly throwing chemical levels out of balance or by resulting in pain that causes a man to not want sex out of fear of aggravating the condition. 4 Men's Health includes diabetes, Parkinson's disease, anemia and heart disease as possible sources of low libido.

Depression

Depression affects chemicals in the brain that affect sex drive, and it can also cause the person to feel low self-esteem and a lack of self worth. According to Net Doctor and 4 Men's Health, depression is a common cause of low libido among men.

Stress

Stress can affect a person's libido by simply making them too worried and too busy to think about sex and get the energy to have sex. 4 Men's Health cites relationship issues as being a common stressor that can lead to lowered libido. Net Doctor also lists stress from unresolved childhood issues as a possible cause.

Drugs and Medication

Alcohol use is a common cause of temporarily lowered libido, and abuse of cocaine can also be a factor in men's sex drive, according to Net Doctor. Prescription drugs can be a factor as well. 4 Men's Health lists antidepressants as low libido causers, and Net Doctor lists Proscar (a prescription for prostate issues) as a cause.

References

• Net Doctor
• 4 Men's Health