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Sexual Dysfunction Causes: Medical Conditions

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A number of medical conditions can cause problems with sexual drive or sexual response, including:

Hormonal imbalance.
Depression.
Anxiety.
Diabetes.
Arthritis.
Urinary incontinence.
Urinary tract infection.
Stroke.
Coronary artery disease.
Hypertension.
Atherosclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis.
Hypothyroidism.
Endometriosis in women.
A nervous system problem (neurological disorder).

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Healthy Aging

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine
Last Revised	May 29, 2012

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Last Revised: May 29, 2012

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Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine

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