Updated:
June 10, 2026
Low Sex Drive (Libido) in Lyme Disease
Many people with Lyme have loss of sex drive, also called libido, as part of Lyme disease. In this video article Marty Ross MD describes the causes of low libido and the steps you can take to correct this problem. Below the video you will find a list of articles about issues Dr. Ross raises in the video and supplements that may support healthy sex drive.
Marty Ross MD Discusses Low Sex Drive in Lyme
Resources
Helpful articles on this site
- Heat Up, Speed Up: Thyroid & Adrenals in Lyme
- It’s Tricky—How to Diagnose & Manage Low Thyroid
- Control Cytokines to Improve Symptoms & Immune Health
- Ashwagandha
- Curcumin
Key Supplements Mentioned in The Video*
- Ashwagandha 400 mg. 1 to 2 pills in the morning and 1 to 2 pills between 1-2 pm. Taking late in the day may disturb sleep. (I prefer Ashwagandha by Organic India for this supplement.)
- Liposomal Curcumin 500 mg. 1 pill 3 times a day.
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About The Author
Dr. Marty Ross, MD is a passionate Lyme disease educator and clinical expert. He helps Lyme sufferers and their physicians see what really works based on his review of the science and extensive real-world experience. Dr. Ross is licensed to practice medicine in Washington State (License: MD00033296) where he has treated thousands of Lyme disease patients in his Seattle practice.
Dr. Marty Ross, MD is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and Georgetown University Family Medicine Residency. He is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), The Institute for Functional Medicine, and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).