Different medications affect people differently and not all people are affected. If you are unsure of a medication's potential for reducing sexual desire, call a pharmacist and ask him or her, or call your physician. Better yet, call them both and ask exactly the same question. Sometimes a different medication to treat the same problem will have less of a negative effect on sexual desire. Also be aware that for some people, alcohol consumption and tobacco use can influence sexual responsiveness and desire.
Many people can have a relatively problem-free sexual response through to very old age.
However, there may be brief periods in your life when bodily changes decrease sexual appetite. One symptom is reduced sexual desire. Women are now experiencing signs of peri-menopause as early as 35 years old. Men can go through hormonal changes also. Having testosterone levels checked is a simple blood test that can be performed by your family doctor.