Patient's question:
Six months after ovarian cyst surgery, I haven't had normal psychological and physiological needs. Is this considered lack of libido, and is it related to estrogen levels in the body?Doctor's answer:
Here is the English translation of the provided content, with line breaks preserved as instructed:(1) Emotion When a person is in a bad mood, sexual desire tends to temporarily decrease, especially under severe conditions such as extreme sadness, terror, depression, and despair, where sexual desire can be significantly affected or even completely lost.
(2) Nutrition Nutrition is the material foundation of sexual activity.
(3) Smoking and Alcohol Long-term heavy smoking increases the likelihood of erectile dysfunction compared to non-smokers. Chronic alcoholism can lead to a decline in sexual function and reduced sexual desire.
(4) Medication Long-term or excessive use of certain medications can impair sexual function, even causing erectile dysfunction in men or sexual apathy in women.
(5) Living Conditions Living in a disorganized, poorly ventilated, or overly crowded environment not only causes bad moods but also leads to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain due to a lack of fresh air, affecting sexual function and reducing sexual desire.
(6) Season and Temperature Surveys show that sexual desire is generally stronger during the cooler winter and spring seasons, with spring being considered the season for romance. In contrast, during the hot summer months, sexual desire often temporarily decreases due to excessive sweating.
(7) Age Age is a significant factor affecting sexual desire.
(8) Triggers and Sexual History The occurrence of sexual desire is influenced not only by internal factors and the effects of sex hormones but also by external stimuli.
(9) Emotion Humans differ from other animals in that sexual desire is not solely a biological instinct but is often triggered by love.
(10) Health Status The impact of health status on sexual desire is both important and complex. Only those who are physically and mentally healthy can maintain a high level of sexual desire over the long term.
(11) Physiological Cycle.