Suggest Remedies For Loss Of Libido In An Elderly Person

Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2017

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Question : I am a man age 52. I want to be as good in bed with my wife but I find it a little more difficult to be as ready as I used to be. What might cause this and what do I do to get better?

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

Brief Answer:
By living active life style

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Although there are multiple reasons for decreasing performance on bed with advancement of age but most often it is hardening of arteries due to atherosclerosis and decreased elasticity of blood vessels. The performance may decrease very rapidly when there are other factors such as hypertension, diabetes, high fat intake, smoking, sedentary life style, lack of exercise, use of substances among others.

It has been often said that if you live a very active life style the chances of poor sexual performance with increasing age is rare.

I mean to say that having active life style may prevent the decline in sexual performance. I understand that is not easy for everyone but having active lifestyle helps in many other aspects and can be part of our routine.

I hope this helps you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (14 hours later)

I work at a job where I am quite active. On the week end I relax though. I do not smoke but use a nicotine patch on and off. In the last year my father died which was not easy for me. Could stress and a loss of a loved one effect my performance in bed? Thanks for your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it affects

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

It will not be wrong to say that stress is one of the biggest killer of your sex life and having stress free life boosts your sex life many fold. Loss of loved one although may contribute but not studied well.

Having said this I like to point out that use of nicotine accelerates hardening of arteries (no matter it is smoking or patch) and need to be avoid as far as possible. I understand it is harm reducing strategy but with proper motivation we can expect complete control over nicotine.

I hope this helps you further.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T