CONDITION · Ireland

Low sexual desire, Ireland

Persistent changes in libido, with several possible causes.

Assessed by an EU-licensed doctor
Treatment only if the doctor finds it indicated
Full refund if not approved

What is it?

Low sexual desire is a persistent or recurrent lack of interest in sexual activity that causes personal distress or relationship difficulties. It is not a preference or a passing phase but a pattern that concerns the person experiencing it.

It can affect both men and women and has multiple causes: from hormonal factors (low testosterone, menopause, postpartum) to psychological ones (stress, depression, relationship issues) or as a side effect of medication.

A medical assessment helps identify contributing factors and distinguish whether low desire stems from an organic cause, an emotional one, or a combination of both, which guides the most appropriate approach.

Treatments a doctor considers

One-off consultation

One consultation, one doctor, one decision.

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EU-licensed doctors

Every case read by an EU-licensed doctor.

Reply in under 2 hours on average

In writing, in your private chat. The doctor can ask for a call when needed.

Full refund if it is not right for you

Not approved? Refunded in full, automatically.

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Electronic prescription

Sent to the pharmacy you choose; each pharmacy decides whether it can dispense it.

FAQs

About low sexual desire

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Does Hi Doctor treat Low sexual desire directly?

Low sexual desire falls within sexual health, but it isn't always the primary indication of our treatments. The doctor reviews your case and tells you clearly whether Low sexual desire fits our current scope or whether you should be referred on.

What can Hi Doctor offer me if I have Low sexual desire?

An individualised medical review within sexual health, no algorithms. If your case is eligible, we propose a treatment plan with clinical evidence and EU authorisation. If it isn't, the doctor tells you and the consultation is refunded.

What if my case needs an in-person specialist?

The doctor tells you during the consultation and points you to the most appropriate route. Hi Doctor does not issue prescriptions outside the scenarios we can review safely via telemedicine.

Can I consult for Low sexual desire from Ireland?

Yes. Hi Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Ireland you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The EU-licensed doctor issues the electronic prescription under Directive 2011/24/EU, and each pharmacy decides whether it can dispense it; outside Spain some pharmacies do not accept PDF prescriptions, and those that do dispense the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

Saying it is the first step

Answer a few simple questions and a doctor reviews your case in under 2 hours on average.

Explore Sexual healthIf the doctor cannot treat you online, we refund the full amount.

The clinical information on this page was reviewed by: Dr. Alejandro Infante, General medicine, on 27 July 2026. Barcelona College of Physicians, no. 080869277 View profile

If the doctor does not approve treatment, we refund the full amount. Every consultation is fully refundable. How refunds work

The clinical information on this page was reviewed by: Dr. Alejandro Infante, General medicine, on 27 July 2026. Barcelona College of Physicians, no. 080869277 View profile

If the doctor does not approve treatment, we refund the full amount. Every consultation is fully refundable. How refunds work

More about your care

Read the full condition information

Low desire can be hormonal, emotional or a side effect of medication. The doctor explores the cause before talking about treatment.

HOW COMMON IT IS

One of the most commonly reported sexual concerns in both men and women. It can appear at any age and its frequency increases with certain medical and psychosocial factors.

CAUSES

Chronic stress and fatigue
Relationship problems
Depression or anxiety
Hormonal changes (low testosterone, menopause, postpartum)
Medication (SSRI antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, antihypertensives)
Chronic illness (diabetes, obesity, hypothyroidism)

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Psychological counselling or sex therapy
Couples therapy
Medication review and adjustment if appropriate
Hormonal treatment after assessment and diagnosis
Lifestyle changes (sleep, exercise, stress management)
Treatment of the underlying condition

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

If low desire concerns you or affects your relationship, a medical consultation can help identify the cause and guide next steps.

Is my sexual health consultation fully confidential?

Yes. All communication happens in the private chat of your account, GDPR-compliant. The doctor treats discretion as a core of the service and there is no history visible outside your consultation.

What is the private electronic prescription and which pharmacies can dispense it?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by an EU-licensed doctor. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose). Each pharmacy decides whether it can dispense it. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, some pharmacies do not accept PDF prescriptions, and those that do dispense the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.