Low Sex Drive in Women

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Understanding Low Sex Drive in Women

While low libido is common during menopause and perimenopause, it often gets lost in the shadows of more “classic” symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Because it garners less attention, many women don’t even know there’s a connection between low libido and hormone imbalance.

Meanwhile, having a low sex drive can cause significant emotional stress. For most women, their sexuality is a part of who they are. So losing your libido can feel like losing a piece of yourself. And if you’re in a relationship, a fading sex life can feel like fading closeness in general.

Causes of Low Sex Drive

For most women, a loss of libido during menopause can be attributed to hormone imbalance, specifically low levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and to some degree thyroid.

Each of these hormones has a part to play in maintaining a healthy desire for sex. So when they diminish, sex drive can diminish right along with them.

Estrogen

Estrogen is responsible for heightened sensitivity during sex. It makes sex feel good. And if sex doesn’t feel good, why bother, right? Estrogen is also responsible for healthy vaginal tissue and vaginal lubrication—both of which are necessary for sex to be enjoyable.

Progesterone

Progesterone keeps your libido elevated. If your progesterone levels are low, there’s a good chance the urge to have sex just won’t be there.

Testosterone

Testosterone plays a huge role in sexual response, and also plays a significant role in orgasm. And like estrogen, testosterone affects vaginal lubrication.

Thyroid

Thyroid can be thought of as the hormone that directs traffic within your endocrine system. It serves as a catalyst to make sure all of the hormones listed above function properly.

Cortisol

Stress can cause excess cortisol production. Excess cortisol is relevant because it can result in adrenal fatigue, and adrenal fatigue can cause low libido.

All of the above explains how these hormones directly impact sex drive. But they have an indirect effect, as well. Imbalance in one or all these hormones can cause other symptoms of menopause—symptoms that can leave a woman feeling less than sexy. Symptoms like hot flashes, depression, fatigue, hair loss, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and weight gain.

Treatment For Low Sex Drive in Women

What can you do when intellectually you want sex, but your body won’t cooperate? Call us. The frustration and emotional pain that comes with low libido is completely unnecessary. Our doctors can develop a personalized treatment plan that will help you feel as sexy during menopause as you did in your 20s. You deserve to have a satisfying sex life, and we can help you get yours back.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have done a lot of reading about hormone therapy, but does it work?: Yes—if it’s done correctly, and under the supervision of an experienced doctor.

Hormone therapy is not a fanciful search for the fountain of youth. It is medical science at its best. It is trained doctors using sophisticated lab tests and treatment protocols developed and used over many years to produce life-altering results.
When should I think about replacing hormones?: Historically, our answer to the “when should I start” question has been to begin once you have symptoms, regardless of age.

However, the idea that we can manage the aging process is gaining momentum. An outgrowth of that is that we have an increasing number of clients who contact us initially because they wish to take control of the aging process early, long before symptoms have emerged.

Whether you want to head off the aging process early, or you’re just beginning to experience symptoms, or your symptoms are severe and you’ve had them for a long time, we can design a treatment program to address your unique needs.
What does Bioidentical mean?: Bioidentical means that molecularly the hormone that you’re replacing is exactly the same as what your body produces naturally. The molecules of synthetic hormones are slightly different.

There are hormone receptors all over your body. Think of these receptors like they’re locks, and hormone molecules like they’re keys. The synthetic molecules don’t fit into those locks quite right, which means they don’t work the same way in your body—often with detrimental consequences. You may be wondering…why do pharmaceutical companies make synthetic hormones with molecules that are slightly different? Because it’s the only way they can patent them. Bioidentical hormones can’t be patented.
Do I have to treat all hormones?: Hormones can be treated separately or in combination. However, we do emphasize that hormone therapy is about having balanced hormones—better results are obtained by taking the proper amount of a combination of hormones, depending upon what your lab results show, and depending upon your symptoms. All of your hormones will function better if they’re all present at healthy levels.
How are hormones replaced?: The short answer is that it depends. For some hormones, there are one or two optimal and safe methods of delivery. In other instances, client preference may come into play. You will be informed as to what the pros and cons are of any particular method of delivery, so that you and our doctors can decide what makes the most sense for you. Regardless, our doctors will not allow you to do something that isn’t safe.
How much of any given hormone will I take?: Your Renew Youth doctor will prescribe the amount needed to optimize your levels. Our doctors use a combination of lab testing and feedback from you with regard to how you’re feeling to dial in just the right dosages.
Is hormone therapy safe?: Yes. There are countless studies that have shown not only the safety of hormone therapy, but also the long-term health benefits. This assumes that treatment is done properly, and monitored on a regular basis. Again, the only way we do things is safely, and correctly.
Are there any side effects associated with your therapies?: When hormones and other treatments are administered correctly—and correctly is the only way we do things—there should be no side effects.
How long must I commit to hormone therapy?: Your commitment to hormone therapy should last as long as you want the results. If this thought is daunting, consider that men and women of previous generations had the same age-related challenges that we face today. They could not, however, do anything about it. When you consider the improved quality of life that hormone therapy affords, not to mention a longer life, making the commitment becomes easier.
Where and how do I get my lab testing done?: Renew Youth has national accounts with two of the largest lab companies in the country. We will arrange your testing at a location that is convenient for you.
Where will I see my Renew Youth doctor?: Renew Youth has doctors located across the country, and we will determine which one is closest to you.
Are diet and exercise important?: Yes! Establishing and maintaining good lifestyle habits is critical to achieving optimal results from your treatment. This means eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, managing stress, getting adequate sleep, and drinking lots of water.
Will injectable nutrients be a part of my program?: That’s largely up to you. Many of our clients augment their better aging efforts with injectable nutrients. Our doctors will discuss your goals with you, and will review the various options available to you.