What causes low libido?

What causes low libido?

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Low libido can be caused by a variety of different things. It can be caused by a low level of the male hormone testosterone which is linked to the idea of the <a href="http://www.videojug.com/interview/andropause-male-menopause-2">male menopause</a>. Testosterone, which is made in the testicles, is really the chemical by which a man has sex drive and is aggressive. If testosterone is low, then a man may experience symptoms of lack of desire for sex and <a href="http://www.videojug.com/interview/male-infertility-2">male infertility</a>. Other things include stress, being tired, being overworked, depression; unhealthy lifestyle, being overweight, obese. Some men, a high level of estrogen in their body, even though their testosterone may be normal, can also cause low libido, because it's the balance between testosterone and estrogen in a man's body that affects both sperm production and also libido issues.