What’s Causing Low Sex Drive in Women?

Low sex drive can be puzzling. Sex is supposed be pleasurable, so why would anyone lose interest?

The answer might be simple, like a medication you’re taking. But it might also be complex, like stress in your relationship. Here are some of the more common libido-busters faced by men and women explained by best sexologist in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon.

Low Testosterone

While it’s often associated more with men, testosterone is an important hormone for both men and women. Low sex drive is a common symptom of low testosterone.

Some women benefit from testosterone therapy, too, although the hormone has not been medically approved for this use. Also, it is not safe for all women, such as those with uterine or breast cancer, heart or liver disease, or high cholesterol.

Menopause

When estrogen levels decline at menopause, many women find themselves less interested in sex.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenthood

Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can affect a woman’s libido. And adjusting to life with a baby can make couples less interested in sex as well, especially when new parents are stressed and fatigued.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)

Sometimes, women lose interest in sex for a reason that can’t be explained. When this situation causes distress, sexologist doctor in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon diagnose it as hypoactive sexual desire disorder or HSDD.

Medications

Common medications - like antidepressants, birth control pills, and blood pressure drugs - can have sexual side effects, including diminished libido. If you’ve noticed a change in sex drive after starting a new medication, see your best sex doctor in Delhi. But don’t stop taking a certain drug without checking with your doctor first.

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship Issues

When we’re stressed, anxious, or depressed about something – such as work difficulties, parenting responsibilities, or taking care of an elderly relative – we might put so much focus on what’s happening that we lose interest in sex. The same can happen when life gets busy and we’re fatigued. Sometimes, we’re too tired to even think about it.

In addition, trouble in your relationship – such as infidelity or another breach of trust, anger, resentment, or even boredom – can make you feel less inclined to be intimate with that person. If you and your partner find yourselves in this situation, communication is key. Find a quiet time to discuss what’s happening and what you might do to resolve it. It can be worthwhile to see a sexologist in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon.

If you think the issue might be specific to your sexual relationship, you might give sex treatment in Delhi a try.