Loss of Libido During Menopause
Menopause is a time of utter confusion and disarray in the life of a woman. It is symbolic of change.
There are so many changes that are taking place in her life at this phase - emotional, physical, and
mental - it's all in a state of flux. 
To add to all her woes, there is another impending problem that arises at this time, which is equivalent
to a sword that hangs over head, ticking like a pendulum. Tick-tock-tick-tock. This is the problem
of 'loss of libido'.
- Loss Of Libido During Menopause
Loss of libido during menopause is a perfectly natural phenomenon that is known to affect around 20 to
40% of women in their menopausal stage.
Being aware about the loss of libido and the reasons that may cause its onset can help a woman deal
with the management of this issue that looms over her head.
- Learning About The Loss of Libido
The concept of libido loss is a complex one. It has psychological, physical, hormonal and emotional
dimensions to it.
The term 'libido' is used to denote the sexual drive of a person and their desire for sexual activity. Loss
of libido, then, is the reduction in sexuality activity due to lack of interest or desire. In medical terms, it
is called hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
- Characteristics
- Lack of interest or desire for any kind of sexual activity
- Getting out-of-touch with your sexuality
- Lesser energy during sex (if there is any sex happening)
- Inability to be aroused
- Difficulty in achieving an orgasm
- Vaginal dryness
- Thinning of the vaginal walls
- Frustration, in general
- Lowered response to sexual stimuli
- Pain during intercourse
- Causes
The most important offender here is a hormonal imbalance. There could, however, be fringe
issues surrounding the psychological, physical and emotional aspects of a woman's life.
- Estrogen
This is one of the most vital aspects in a woman's sexuality. This hormone is responsible for the
sensations that a woman feels during sexual intercourse, which could lead to lubrication and health of
the tissues in her vagina.
Lowered levels of estrogen that are produced during menopause could cause for a host of symptoms
such as hot flashes, irregular periods, vaginal dryness and night sweats. These contribute to a loss of
libido.
- Progesterone
This hormone is integral in the process of maintaining sexual health in a woman. This would
generally lead to fatigue and other menopausal symptoms that eventually result in a loss of libido.
- Androgens
Androgens will not be produced in the same levels as before when a woman reaches menopause. This
will cause for loss of libido during menopause.
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- Anxiety TreatmentAnxiety is a medical condition that can affect any human being, but you will be surprised to know that the probability of it happening among women is twice than in men. Further, the menopause period is the most vulnerable time for anxiety ranging from a mild irritation to a severe inability due to hormonal changes.
- Anxiety AttackImagine a room where you are reading a newspaper and then suddenly, without any apparent trigger, your heart beat doubles, you panic, and finally you experience terror. This is nothing but a typical experience of an anxiety attack. Many times, you might experience continue periods of such tremors because on the onset of the first episode, you tend to fear about the arrival of another bringing drastic behavioral changes.
- Symptom of Muscle TensionMuscle tension is described as the feeling in which the muscles tend to be stiff or strained sometimes giving rise to frequent or continual pain. This symptom can lead to pain or cramps in any part of the body's muscles. Muscle tension is known as a menopausal symptom that occurs due to stress and anxiety when a woman who is between 45 and 55 begins to experience the effects of hormonal fluctuations.
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