Sex is and should be a pleasurable act. But, to achieve maximum satisfaction, there are some factors to consider. Usually, sex meets our sexual desire and in return, provides us with health benefits, including improved mood, boosted immune system, better sleep, and more. However, a decrease in sex hormone levels prevents us from enjoying our sex life. Plano low libido specialist Dr. Riegel provides effective treatments to enhance better and fulfilling sexual activities. This piece will provide you with details on low libido and ways to improve it.
What is low libido?
It is a lack of interest in sex for a prolonged period. Also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The problem may not be as severe, especially if you are no longer interested in sex. However, if it affects your sex life and relationships, it would be best to seek medical help.
Having a low libido happens, and it’s nothing to shy away from; hence you should feel comfortable seeking medical attention.
What causes low libido?
It’s critical to understand that lack of sexual desire changes naturally, and low libido is normal in life. Different factors may contribute to it, including significant life changes, such as menopause, medical conditions, mental health issues, chronic pain, relationship issues, or pregnancy. The use of drugs and certain medications may also lead to a lack of interest in sex.
Hormonal changes
The primary cause of low libido is a decrease in sex hormones, estrogen, and progesterone in women and testosterone in men. Usually, these hormones decline as you age and become depleted during menopause. Sex hormones are highest during early adulthood and decrease with time.
Hormone estrogen in women is responsible for the wellness of vaginal tissues and stimulating sexual desires. Its levels decrease during perimenopause and menopause, causing a lack of sexual desire, vaginal dryness that leads to pain and discomfort during sex. Other effects may include
- Declined energy
- Lack of vaginal sensation
- Depression
- Hot flashes
Low testosterone in men lead to declined sexual desire, which causes issues such as
- Erectile dysfunction
- Depression
- Poor sleep
- Low energy
- Weight gain
What are the treatments for low libido?
Where your low libido results from declined hormone levels, the best treatment would be hormone replacement therapy. Your provider at the Riegel Center offers a bioidentical hormone therapy designed to meet your specific needs. The hormones are similar to your natural sex hormones and help restore your hormone levels to normal.
The treatment provides the following benefits.
- Increased libido
- Improved mood
- Better sleep
- Enhances healthy weight management
- Higher energy levels
If your low libido is due to physical issues, such as illnesses, your provider may recommend medical prescriptions, among other treatments, to restore your health and boost your libido.
You can tell you have low libido through a decreased sexual desire. As much as it’s to happen at a later stage in life, sometimes low sexual desire may result from other factors such as relationship issues. Some things, like your emotional health, may have a more severe effect than a physical problem.
Low libido is normal, you should be comfortable talking about it and seek medical help. With proper treatments, you can restore your desire for sex and have a satisfying sex life. Contact the Riegel Center today to schedule your consultation.