Patient's question:
Over the past year, I've been feeling lower back pain and stiffness, lacking energy all over, and experiencing a decrease in libido. During intimacy, my penis cannot get erect, there's no climax during sex, and I've grown very tired of it. I've tried various methods to alleviate these symptoms, but none have worked, making me think I might have asexuality. What kind of help is needed: Which department should one visit for asexuality?Doctor's answer:
You can go to the psychological department or the urology and obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital; generally speaking, the main factors affecting libido are the following aspects: First, age. People have the strongest libido during adolescence. As people age, libido gradually declines, and in old age, sexual function and libido significantly decrease. Second, diseases. Malnutrition, endocrine diseases, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and other diseases can affect libido and sexual response. In severe cases, they may even completely lose libido or sexual behavior. Third, drugs. Many commonly used drugs can affect libido and sexual function, among which antihypertensive drugs, antipsychotic drugs, and sedative-hypnotic drugs are particularly noticeable.