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Today, the percentage of women with reduced sexual desire is increasing. This can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as stress at work, personal relationship problems, menopause, and poor health.1. What is decreased sex drive?
Decreased sex drive, also known as sexual desire disorder, often occurs in women.Decreased sex drive often leads to a lack of desire, or desire but inability to perform sexual activities. Unlike erectile dysfunction in men, most women who suffer from erectile dysfunction experience both physical and mental problems, such as: marital relationship, or age anxiety.
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2. Causes of decreased sex drive in women
The decline in sex drive in women comes from many different aspects, the most common causes include:Sexual desire often tends to decline naturally with age and based on human physiological factors.
2.1 Sociocultural influences
Stress, pressure at work, or media images of sex can negatively affect a woman's sex drive.
2.2 Personal relationship problems Some personal problems such as marital conflict, family events, or having to give more attention to children also cause a decrease in sex drive in women.
2.3 Low Testosterone Levels This hormone is important for maintaining libido in both men and women. In women, testosterone levels peak in their mid-20s, then decline until they enter menopause. This also reduces a woman's need for sex.
2.4 Health Problems Medical conditions, including depression, fibroids, endometriosis, and thyroid disorders can adversely affect a woman's sex drive both physically and morale.
2.5 Medication Use Certain medications, such as antihypertensives, antidepressants, or oral contraceptives, can decrease a woman's sex drive in a variety of ways, such as affecting blood flow. blood volume, or cause a decrease in natural testosterone levels in the body.
2.6 Age As we age, the level of androgens in the blood decreases, leading to sexual desire disorder in women.
3. Symptoms of low sex drive in women
Women with sexual desire disorder often have the following signs and symptoms:No response to verbal, visual or tactile sexual stimulation. Little thought about sex. There is no need to settle lust, even masturbation. Attempts to perform sexual acts just to satisfy the "other half's needs" Feeling annoyed with things related to sex. If you are facing any of the above “troubles”, and feel that they may affect your daily life, or your happiness, it is best to see your doctor for advice, and find out. the most effective solution.
4. How to bring back sex drive?
4.1 Sex Therapy This is a highly effective therapy for individuals, or couples. Sex therapy is often recommended by experts as the top treatment for low sex drive.4.2 Changing Pills and Dosage In case the culprit is birth control pills, causing low testosterone levels, you can use other methods of contraception that are safer and more effective.
4.3 Vaginal estrogen therapy Entering menopause, women often experience symptoms of vaginal dryness. This has caused pain and discomfort during sex, which in turn leads to a decrease in sex drive. To improve this condition, you can use vaginal estrogen cream or gel.
4.4 Testosterone Therapy Testosterone therapy helps restore testosterone to normal levels.
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