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Many women complain about the decrease in sexual libido when they are in the menopausal state. It is a very common complaint among women. The most common symptoms of decrease in sexual libido are decrease in interest of sex, not wanting sex at any time, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. |
During menopause women undergo many hormonal changes and this might result in decrease of certain hormones like estrogen and progesterone. The falling levels in these hormones could cause extreme levels of mood swings in women and also have an impact on their sex life. This might even cause sexual dysfunction in women. Post menopause for women is even more delicate stage because of the ageing process. During the menopause women already deal with many problems lie mood swings, tiredness, depression and other psychological problems. Also the aging process alters their appearance and they start looking older than before which could be detrimental for their mental health. The aging process might also add to their depression.
During post menopause period women deal with negativity towards their relationship and partners. One of the solutions to increase sexual libido during post menopause is to replace the decreased levels of estradiol. There are oral estrogens available which help to boost the sexual energy in women and also lubricate the vagina to avoid pain during intercourse. There are also creams and lotions available for lubrication for women. Using these lubricants during intercourse could temporarily solve the problem for women. A lot depends on the partner’s behavior during the menopausal stage and if there is a healthy relationship in the couple, then such problems can easily work out.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is found to helpful in increase post menopausal libido. However, you should consult your doctor for further information on this.
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