The person with HIV may have a decrease in libido. This may be due to psychological changes caused by knowing that you are HIV positive or by using drugs that cause endocrine disorders. The diagnosis of the presence of the virus (HIV) causes a huge psychological impact on the person and can lead to various disorders such as depression, stress, anxiety and loss or decrease of libido.
HIV causes a loss in the body's ability to react to disease-causing agents (bacteria, fungi and viruses). Some of the medications used in your treatment (antiretroviral therapy) can cause hormonal disorders that affect libido and the ability to erect (erectile dysfunction). Medicines used to treat depression and triglyceride disorders can also cause a reduction in sexual desire.
The loss of libido is a common symptom in people with HIV, so this problem should be discussed with the infectious physician and the multidisciplinary team, who can help in solving this problem.
