Sexual dysfunction in people with depression

Disturbance in libido is one of the common symptoms in people with depression. Patients with depression are always in a state of unreasonably sad, gloomy face, melancholy mood, can not be happy (despite external influences). It is because of this sad feeling that they do not want to have sex.

Depression is a type of emotional disorder, affecting mood, affecting the mental, emotional, cognitive, neurovegetative and psychomotor disorders of the patient...
Emotional changes and mental disorders are often associated with dysfunctions of various internal organs, which manifest in the form of: Headache, insomnia, chest pain, pre-cardiac pain, functional arrhythmia function, muscle and joint pain, fluctuating blood pressure, increased sweating, and especially sexual dysfunction and decline.
Sexual dysfunction is a common symptom in both men and women with depression. Disorders can be classified into 3 types, including:
Decreased libido Erectile dysfunction Ejaculation disorder Depressed patients are always in a state of sadness for no reason, gloomy face, melancholy mood, can't be happy (despite external influences). It is because of this sad feeling that they do not want to have sex.

According to research, depression is the leading cause of low sex drive, especially in men. When depressed, the lack of neurotransmitters, which makes it difficult for the brain to send signals to the sex organs, causes a decrease in sex drive.

Manifestations of decreased sex drive due to depression include:
3.1 Uncomfortable sex The patient will find it difficult to enjoy good times with his or her partner in bed as before. These symptoms are known as Anhedonia - a condition characterized by a complete lack of pleasure or an inability to enjoy life.
3.2 Always feel tired, sleepy or have trouble sleeping The lack of sleep and too much sleep both affect the sex life, make the patient become tired, lack of energy, thereby causing a decrease in sexual desire sex.
3.3 Affects Cohesion Depression can create communication barriers between you and your partner. You will not be able to discuss your problems comfortably with your partner. This often leads to misunderstanding and frustration among couples.
3.4 Self-doubt In case something goes wrong in their sex life, people with depression tend to blame themselves. This has a negative effect on sex drive.

To improve sex drive when suffering from depression, patients should see psychologists for better advice, diagnosis, treatment and control of the disease.
4.1 Reduce anxiety Learn how to cope and balance work with daily life, avoiding affecting sexual desire.
4.2 Confiding in your partner Couples should learn to confide in understanding in order to achieve sexual satisfaction.
4.3 Plan each intimacy Planning sex will stimulate like lust back.
4.4 Quit bad habits The elimination of stimulants such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, will be the factor that arouses sexual desire.
4.5 Regularly exercise the body Exercise in the morning, 30 minutes a day, practice gentle exercises such as walking, yoga,...
4.6 Follow a scientific diet a reasonable diet, using foods rich in vitamins and antioxidants, avoiding a diet low in calories, fatty foods, sweets,...
Depression greatly affects couples' sex relationships Couples, therefore, when they suspect that they have depression, it is necessary to go to medical facilities as soon as possible to be consulted, diagnosed, and treated by doctors to minimize the progression of libido disorder. increasingly heavy.

Depression is a mental and physical illness that can seriously affect health and quality of life. Therefore, when you see symptoms of depression in yourself or around friends and relatives, it is necessary to see a specialist as soon as possible to be treated with drugs and appropriate psychological therapies.
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Room 4063, 4th floor, General Internal Medicine Department
Clinic working schedule from 8:00am - 12:00pm, afternoon 13:00-17h00
In addition, Vinmec International General Hospital also provides for customers , especially female customers, package of examination and consultation for female sexual dysfunction :
Package of examination and consultation for female sexual dysfunction for female customers aged from 18 Up to age 65, possibly older, complain and need examination, counseling, and treatment for sexual dysfunctions they have with their husbands or partners. Female clients have risk factors such as gynecological conditions, stress, depression, or problems in life and relationships Female clients have symptoms such as decreased libido, pain during intercourse , vaginal contractions