Don't feel as horny as I used to...
My wife and I are 62. Married 40 years with 3 kids. Had a heart attack 3 years ago, treated with stents & I'm on Plavix, Metoprolol, Simvastatin, Lopresser. I also take Wellbutrin 150 for PTSD as a retired vet.
My desire for sex has really dropped over the last 6-12 months. I get turned on by sexy movies and pictures. I masturbate 1-3 times a week while watching a porn dvd but making love to my wife is a much stronger climax which we just did a couple days ago, the first time in over 2 months. She is not demanding that much more sex, we are both shy Catholic raised kids, but we have learned to enjoy our climaxes. She suggested a "nap" together on a Saturday afternoon and it was very nice.
Is it my testosterone? I'm planning on having that checked. Or is it age or medications or a combination? I used to plan romantic evenings when she got off work after 5 and before dinner (I work only a couple of 12 hour days a week so I'm home more). But I don't even think of that anymore.
It could be a combination of both T levels and medication. The blood tests your Doctor will do will tell him/her if your T levels are to low. It is normal to have declining T levels as men age.
Lower T levels will cause you to have what you have described as well as a bit moody and a little more tired than how you may have felt. I use Androgel for my T replacement which is do to a medical condition I have unrelated to age. Good Luck!
loss of desire can be due to decreasing testosterone, and it also could be due to new medications or even due to medical problems like vascular disease or diabetes. This makes it an important symptom to go see your doctor about. Besides checking testosterone level, he should do a genral check up and review medications for sexual side effects. Lastly, depression can cause loss of desire...you don't mention your mood, but if it seems you are feeling more down or irritable speak with your doctor about that as well.
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