Did having dengue fever six months ago have any long-term effects on my sex life? I've been worried if it might still be impacting my health in some way. I'm just not sure if that's why things feel a bit different now. Could there be any connection?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Dengue fever itself does not directly affect one's sex life, but the physical and emotional exhaustion, fatigue, and weakness that can linger for several months after recovery may impact libido, erectile function

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