What is low libido?
Low libido, or low sex drive, refers to a decrease in desire for sexual activity. Both men and women can experience low libido, which can negatively impact relationships and self-confidence.
Potential causes of decreased sex drive include:
- Hormonal changes: Low testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone can dampen sex drive. Hormone imbalances often occur during menopause, after childbirth, with oral contraceptives, or due to health conditions. The experts at Renewal Hormone Center can provide comprehensive hormone testing and replacement therapy to help restore healthy hormone levels.
- Medical issues: Chronic illness, medications, pain, diabetes, heart disease, depression, stress and fatigue can all inhibit sexual desire.
- Relationship problems: Lack of connection, anger, stress, or boredom with a partner may decrease interest in sex. Couples counseling often helps rekindle intimacy.
- Psychological factors: Trauma, negative body image, low self-esteem or sexual anxiety can also lower libido. Working with a sex therapist often helps overcome these hurdles.
Treatment approaches for improving libido typically depend on the underlying cause. But some general tips include:
- Managing stress through relaxation practices like yoga, meditation or massage
- Improving sleep quality and avoiding alcohol
- Balancing hormone levels through medication, supplements or bioidentical hormones
- Enhancing intimacy through better communication with one's partner
- Addressing pain or medical issues with your healthcare provider
The team at Renewal Hormone Center is fully equipped to provide cutting-edge diagnostic testing, personalized treatment plans and exceptional care to help patients struggling with low sex drive. Contact us today to learn more and start the journey toward increased passion, pleasure and intimacy!