Sometimes, hormonal or physical changes are at play.
Certain medications can lead tosexual dysfunction, including a low libido in women.
In many cases, a reduced sex drive is nothing to worry about.
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What Is a Low Libido in Women?
Libido, or sex drive, refers to your sexual desire and appetite.
This includes your desire to have sex and your sexual fantasies, thoughts, and pleasure.
Low libido is one kind of sexual dysfunction that affects women.
Signs and symptoms of a low libido in women include:
What Causes Low Libido in Women?
Women experience a reduced sex drive for many different reasons.
Common causes of low libido include physical, hormonal, and psychological changes, as well as relationship concerns.
Physical Causes
Many women notice a downturn in their libido if they experience pain during sex.
It may be the culprit if your symptoms started when you began taking a certain medication, .
Hormone Changes
Your hormones play a key role in your sexual desire, drive, and pleasure.
Your emotional and psychological well-being can affect your sex drive in a variety of ways.
They also must cause you personal distress.
For example, your low libido may impact your relationship(s), self-esteem, or social life.
Other options include sex therapy, counseling, medications, and hormone therapy.
Talk to your healthcare provider about whether its the right choice.
Summary
Your sex drive will most likely fluctuate throughout your life.
In most cases, thats perfectly normal.
However, if youre frustrated with your lack of sexual desire and arousal, youre not alone.
Dont be afraid to talk to your healthcare provider about your low libido.
They can help you find a wealth of support, resources, and effective treatment options.
They can also rule out any underlying physical conditions that could be affecting your sex drive.
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