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* Effects on and management of sexual function
Lowered androgen levels correlate with lowered sexual interest and nocturnal
Lowered androgen levels correlate with lowered [[file:20200730210605-sex.org][sexual interest]] and nocturnal
erections. They did not, however, correlate to loss of erections due to sexual
stimulation. It appears more likely that any reduction in sexual function
experienced during HRT is due to lowered interest and atrophy ([[file:CBettocchi1969.org][Bettocchi et al.,
2004]]).
Distress due to lowered sexual interest meets the critera for hypoactive sexual
desire disorder. Maintenance of erectile function may benefit from low-dose
Relational or personal distress due to lowered [[file:20200730210605-sex.org][sexual interest]] meets the critera
for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
Maintenance of erectile function may benefit from low-dose
testosterone or erectile dysfunction medications ([[file:MatsHolmberg1970.org][Holmberg et al., 2018]]).
Alternatively, consider consulting with your doctor about reducing or halting
androgen blocking medication. While ED meds may help, it's worth noting that