Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

16) Reduced Libido

Reduced Libido, Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A significant percentage of patients who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome are affected to such a degree that even their sexual relationships begin to suffer. Many patients with IBS report experiencing a drop in their libido due to recurrent abdominal pain and, in many cases, the urge to defecate constantly.