Bipolar Disorder Forum - Husband has lost his Desire for Sex..is it Me or his Conditi
Medical questions     Health forums     MarketPlace    

Husband has lost his Desire for Sex..is it Me or his Conditi

New Topic  This topic is locked: you cannot edit posts or make replies.  Ask A Doctor - Offline
Medical Questions-> Health Forums -> Bipolar Disorder -> Husband has lost his Desire for Sex..is it Me or his Conditi
Medical Questions
Author Message
DoctorQuestion
Doctor Question

Doctor Question
Joined: 19 Dec 2005
Posts: 3223
Thanks: 13
Thanked:0
Husband has lost his Desire for Sex..is it Me or his Conditi
Posted: 06-29-06 16:09pm

My husband is 33 and was diagnosed with bipolar 3 years ago. Recently he had a major low and ended up in the hospital for severe depression, suicidal thoughts and psychotic episodes (he hears and see things that aren't there and thinks the mormons are out to kill him). He is currently on 1mg of Risperdal at bedtime and 300mg of Lithium 3 times a day. He has been on these medications for approximately one month. My question is, we have always had an active sex life but recently he doesn't seem to want anything to do with me. There is very little physical contact, an occasional kiss, and NO sex. Is it the medication or is it me or is it the bipolar?


|
DoctorAnswer
Doctor Answer

Doctor Answer
Joined: 19 Dec 2005
Posts: 16777211
Thanks: 25
Thanked:0
Bipolar Disorder Answer A1181
Posted: 08-08-07 07:10am

You are definitely not the problem! Bipolar disorder is a severe mood disorder that requires lifelong treatment. Depression is a major characteristic of bipolar disorder. Depression affects the motive-emotional life. Sexual desire and pleasure is part of that aspect, so it is not surprising that your husband has lost the desire for sex. You can seek advice from the specialists who have diagnosed and are treating him.

DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Bipolar Disorder Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.

The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
|
Related Topics
This Forum This Category All Forums
Jump to:  
New Topic   This topic is locked: you cannot edit posts or make replies.
Medical Questions -> Health Forums -> Bipolar Disorder -> Husband has lost his Desire for Sex..is it Me or his Conditi



We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.