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Warning-sign checks

Low sex drive: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Contact emergency services or a local crisis service if you may act on these thoughts.

    A sudden, severe headache with vision loss, double vision, confusion, fainting, or repeated vomiting needs emergency assessment, regardless of changes in sex drive.

    These symptoms can occasionally signal a serious problem affecting the brain or pituitary gland.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent help if low desire occurs with thoughts of harming yourself or suicide.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Book a routine appointment if low sex drive lasts for several weeks or months, causes distress, affects a relationship, or follows a change in medication.

    You should also arrange an appointment if you have pain during sex, vaginal dryness, erection changes, missed or irregular periods, nipple discharge when not breastfeeding, or symptoms of depression.

The article also says

If sexual activity involves pressure, threats, or fear, seek support from a trusted healthcare professional or local domestic or sexual violence service.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Low sex drive. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.