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What Causes Low Libido In An Elderly Person?
Question: I am a 62 year old male who has been on blood pressure meds for 15 years. I was changed to a Valsartan HCTZ about 6 months ago and maybe it is a coincidence but my sexual desire has all but stopped. Could that be the medication or the age? Both
I have a physical next week. Is there something I can have the doctor check for?
I have a physical next week. Is there something I can have the doctor check for?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to your actual therapy adverse effects.
But before coming into this conclusion, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing further tests to investigate for the possible cause:
- complete blood for anemia
- blood electrolytes
- fasting glucose for possible diabetes
- uric acid plasma levels
- kidney and liver function tests
- plasma levels of testosterone.
If all the above mentioned tests result normal, you should consult with a psychiatrist, because it may be a sign of depression or increased anxiety.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to your actual therapy adverse effects.
But before coming into this conclusion, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing further tests to investigate for the possible cause:
- complete blood for anemia
- blood electrolytes
- fasting glucose for possible diabetes
- uric acid plasma levels
- kidney and liver function tests
- plasma levels of testosterone.
If all the above mentioned tests result normal, you should consult with a psychiatrist, because it may be a sign of depression or increased anxiety.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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