Low libido and menopause are often associated with women between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five. With the transition into menopause, the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone begin to recede. All three hormones play a vital and specific role in a woman’s sexual drive and when they are at a lowered level, it is believed the woman’s sexual desire decreases correspondingly.
Generally, it is thought estrogen is responsible for heightened sensitivity during sexual intercourse, progesterone for energizing and sustaining the libido, and, testosterone to boost sexual desire and lubrication of the vagina. Among the symptoms of low libido and menopause would be vaginal dryness, fatigue, mood swings, depression, and self-image issues.
There is of course no prevention or cure for menopause. There are, however, are a variety of treatments and approaches that might help soften the impact of its symptoms and re-vitalize a low libido.
The first, and easiest, approach would be the most natural: following a healthy lifestyle. Exercising regularly builds energy, stamina, and a greater sense of well-being, all vital ingredients for a strong libido. Maintaining a good diet centered on lean protein, soy foods, fruits, and vegetables while eliminating processed foods and avoiding smoking, caffeine, and alcohol may help to alleviate hot flashes, bloating, water retention, tiredness and depression.
For vaginal dryness, there are “all-natural” over-the -counter vaginal gels that can help reduce friction during intercourse and may stimulate further the sexual experience for women of any age, menopausal or not. Among those would be Lyriana, G Natural Female Stimulation Gel, and Hersolution. Drinking plenty of water will also help keep the membranes of the vagina moist for an easier sexual experience.
Herbal Therapy is another “natural” approach. Popular herbal supplements like black cohosh, chaste berry, and dong quai are said to aid in stabilizing female hormones during and after menopause.
To clinically address lowered levels of hormones, there is Hormone Replacement Therapy, which is available as pills, nasal sprays, patches, injections, or vaginal creams. It will help relieve hot flashes, night sweats, sleep difficulties, vaginal dryness, and anxiety, elements that can inhibit sexual arousal and intimacy.
However, Hormone Replacement Therapy is no longer regarded as a universally safe treatment for low libido and menopause. Recent studies have demonstrated that it can create risks for certain medical conditions and problems, including cancer, stroke, and heart disease.
Always consult your doctor before beginning any therapy, natural or not.
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