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It is believed that 39 percent of men have at some point experienced a loss of libido, which can be caused by any number of physical and psychological conditions.
Illness
Physiological causes for male low libido include high blood pressure, an enlarged prostate and other prostate aggravations, as well as diabetes. In October 2009, Dr. David Fenig of Chesapeake Urology Associates stated, "Recent studies have suggested that low testosterone is present in up to 1/3 of men with type 2 diabetes."
Aging
An intermittent low libido can also be a result of aging. A related factor is male menopause, a symptom of which is a low testosterone level.
Medications
Certain medications, including some used in treating blood pressure, such as the beta blocker class, can also lower male libido. Antidepressants, specifically those in the SSRI class, can also cause this effect.
Psychological
Depression, work and family stress, and lack of spousal support and understanding can lead to a decreased libido.
Multiple Factors
Often more than one of these factors strike at the same time, compounding the problem. For instance, an individual who starts out depressed and takes medication to combat it may end up with decreased libido, causing a greater problem than before.
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