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Does hypothyroidism cause low sex drive?
Does hypothyroidism affect sexual arousal and sex drive? My TSH level is 7.9. Taking thyronorm since many years. While taking medicine tsh level comes in control. But stopping medicine shows increase in tsh levels
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Yes ...hypothyroidism affects on sexual arousal and sex life..don't stop medicine without consulting doctor. Continue follow up with your physician doctor so that he/she can help you accordingly
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Yes Hypothyroidism can cause loss of libido (reduction of sex drive).
Normal TSH level is upto 4mIU/ltr.,
As yours is 7.9 , it reflects hypothyroid status.
You need to continue treatment for long term as well as should have frequent monitoring with thyroid function tests. (T3,T4,TSH levels).
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Long standing Hypothyroidism also causes generalised slowing of all metabolic functions in later ages. That's why it should not be ignored and treatment should not be stopped without doctors advise.
However if proper treatment is taken , there is not much reason to worry and patients can live very normal life. Sexologists consultation should be taken to enhance sex drive and normalise sexual life.
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Dr. Arjit Gaurav
Sexologist
12 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
yes , dnt stop thyro
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