Decreased libido, or lowered sex drive, is a common concern that can negatively impact relationships and quality of life. Many factors can contribute to low sex drive, including:
Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone can dampen sexual desire. Perimenopause, postpartum hormone changes, and disorders like hypothyroidism or hyperprolactinemia are common culprits.
Medications: Antidepressants, blood pressure meds, contraceptives, and more can have decreased libido as a side effect.
Medical conditions: Chronic illness, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis and fibromyalgia often co-occur with lowered sexual desire.
Psychological issues: Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, poor body image, and relationship problems can also inhibit libido.
Lifestyle factors: Lack of sleep, alcohol abuse, smoking, and low testosterone levels associated with obesity can reduce sex drive.
- How can decreased libido be treated?
If hormones are responsible, hormone therapy can help restore testosterone, estrogen or progesterone to optimal levels.
Libido boosting supplements like zinc, maca root or tribulus may also help.
Balance Hormone Clinic offers complete sexual health blood panels to assess hormone levels in both men and women. Based on test results, bioidentical hormones and supplements are prescribed to improve libido and sexual function.
Additionally, improving sleep quality, exercise, nutrition, stress management and treatment of underlying medical/psych issues is key. For relationship concerns, sex therapy or couples counseling may help increase intimacy and desire.
The good news is decreased libido can often be improved with determination of the root cause and proper treatment. Don't hesitate to speak to your doctor or visit a sexual health clinic like
Balance Hormone Clinic if low sex drive is impacting your life. They can get your mojo back!