Frequently identified contributors
- Cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, including diabetes
- Testosterone or estrogen status
- Thyroid disorders
- Medications, including some antidepressants and blood-pressure medicines
- Sleep disorders, stress, mood and relationship factors
- Alcohol and tobacco use
Where growth hormone fits
In people with diagnosed adult growth hormone deficiency, replacement can improve quality-of-life measures. Somatropin is not approved as a treatment for erectile dysfunction or low libido, and it is not offered for those purposes here.
Next step
A licensed provider can review symptoms, order appropriate testing and discuss options. Sexual-health symptoms can signal cardiovascular disease and deserve a real evaluation.