While "potency" describes the ability to achieve an erection for sexual activity, "libido" describes the desire to engage in such activity. Many drugs, especially androgen depriving medications (e.g. Lupron), are notorious for depriving men of their libidos. Here, Dr. Scholz and Alex discuss what men should expect when taking medications to lower their testosterone and thus their libido.

0:06 What is the difference between libido and potency?

2:17 What might cause a loss of libido?

4:47 What percentage of men on hormone therapy lose their libido?

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