Suggest Treatment For Low Libido

Posted on Fri, 14 Oct 2016

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Fri, 14 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : What can I take in order to increase libido which is very low now. Can a sexologist please help

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pl get the following tests done

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
Most probable reason for low libido at this age is low testosterone . You should get a morning Total Testosterone , SHBG and Serum Albumin done to find free testosterone. Please get a total PSA and Free PSA as well for assessment of prostate cancer
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (14 minutes later)

I don't understand: "morning Total Testosterone , SHBG and Serum Albumin done to find free testosterone" Is this medication?? Kindly explain...

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pl get the following tests done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These are name of Blood tests . These should be done in morning between 8-11AM . Free testosterone is the amount of sex hormone present in your body.PSA is for screening of prostate cancer

DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA

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