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Is Decrease In Sexual Desire In A Healthy Male A Serious Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2021

Question: Hi Doctor ,
I am 31 year old male . My problem is regarding decrease in sexual desire . I am sexually active from past 9-10 years and everything was good until last 1 year . Now I am not much into Sex. I also got married this year and only having intercourse 2-3 times a week , but before it was not like this I was always eager to do more . I am also seeing that now I can't hold more than 2 minutes .I don't know ,if Is this really something to worry about or this is just normal . Please suggest me , if I need to consult a doctor for physical examination or do you suggest some kind of test.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I think you can go for following tests before getting in person consultation.

1. Complete blood count
2. Liver function test with GGT
3. Blood urea
4. Serum creatinine
5. Lipid profile
6. T3, T4 and TSH
7. Serum testosterone
8. Serum prolactin
9. LH and FSH
10. Penile doppler study

Once these tests are done revert back to me.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (21 hours later)

Hi Doctor ,

Thanks for replying to my query . I checked about the tests you mentioned and tried to book an appointment . Can you please clear about Serum testosterone test . I found too many test regarding this , like testosterone total and Testosterone free.

The last test you mentioned , I couldn't find any where . Can you suggest , if this really important or we can leave it for now .

I will try to get these tests by next week and send you reports .

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for follow up.

Regarding the serum testosterone level you need to get total testosterone level.

Regarding penile doppler study I like to inform you that it i one of the important tests and done by radiologists. It is kind of ultrasound to know how the vasculature is there in and around penis and what are the abnormalities with it.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks again.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D