How to deal with decreased libido

Are you feeling like you just don’t want to have sex with your partner? If so, you are not alone; many women experience a decrease in sex drive. There are many different factors that can affect your libido. Here’s what you need to know to get your sex life back on track.

• If you have been experiencing a decrease in your sex drive for over two to three months you should see your doctor to get a full medical checkup to determine if there are any medical reasons that may be negatively impacting your libido. Your doctor will explore if there is something physically wrong with you, or if it is an emotional issue such as your relationship with your partner. You may even have a medical condition and an emotional issue going on simultaneously. For example, depression is a medical condition, yet there is a lot of emotion involved with it.

• Other possible medical causes include a thyroid disorder, sleep disorders, anti-hypertension medication, psychological medication or any new medications you may be taking.

• Additionally, if you are going through menopause your libido may suffer due to the sharp decrease in your estrogen and testosterone levels. Specifically, any decrease in estrogen can cause vaginal dryness that can make sex quite painful and thus no question will hamper your sex drive.

• Postpartum women may also experience a decrease in libido due to a shift in hormones or post partum depression. Breastfeeding, which can cause your estrogen levels to go down, may also be a factor.

• Having a decreased libido is very common problem among women and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. The best way to get your sex life back on track is to be honest with your doctor about what’s going on in your life.