Men’s Health Series: Low Libido equals Low Testosterone?
Many thought that low libido is a result of low testosterone. And hence often turn to steroids to help boost sex drive. But if you have been following me for some time, you should know how damaging steroids can be and the side effects that they bring even many years down the road.
Testosterone is not the only fuel for a man's sex drive and performance. But low testosterone can reduce the ability to have satisfying sex.
Low testosterone symptoms do not always include feeling like there is no sex drive.
Some men maintain sexual desire at relatively low testosterone levels. For other men, libido may lag even with normal testosterone levels.
That being said, low testosterone is only one of the causes of low libido. Stress, sleep deprivation, depression, and chronic medical illnesses can also sap a man's sex drive for men’s health.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, low sex drive is treated from holistic methods (at least in my practice) as the focus is not purely on boosting your testosterone level. Internal organs health, mental health, emotional health are all well taken care of for my patients with such issue.
Because low libido is may be result from low testosterone but not fully and not for everyone. The most important thing is get a proper professional assessment by your TCM doctor before stuffing yourself with chemicals and drugs that do more harm than benefits for your body.
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Men’s Health: Low libido equals low testosterone?