Valentine's Love, Are You Not Feeling It? – A Men’s Perspective

Dr. Enrique Jacome

Valentine’s Day is approaching rapidly and everywhere we look we are flooded with romantic ideals from the grocery aisles to television commercials. Year after year it is the same message. Love is in the air.  But are you in love? Are you  experiencing a noticeable reduction in your sexual desire? This is a common occurrence in men as they age and is seldom discussed for fear of embarrassment by either party.

As men age, their testosterone levels decrease. Lower testosterone levels can lead to a lower libido or sex drive. They can also lead to erectile dysfunction. Testosterone stimulates nerves in the brain, and with less testosterone there is less stimulation. This leads to a lower libido. Low testosterone also can mean less energy and more fatigue. Neither of these make for a pleasing time in the bedroom. This often puts a strain on relationships and marriages that carries into other parts of their lives.

If you have found yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, there is a significant possibility that you may have andropause. Andropause is the decrease of testosterone in men, essentially the male version of menopause. It generally occurs in men ages 44 to 55 years old. Without treatment, men go through a variety of symptoms at this time. They can have mood swings, loss of mental focus, develop osteoporosis, decreased endurance, and sleep disturbances, to name only a few symptoms.

SottoPelle has been diagnosing and treating men with andropause for years. SottoPelle understands the strain a low sex drive can put on your relationship and is committed to helping you rekindle the fire with the one that you love. 

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