Decreased libido

What is decreased libido?

Decreased libido, or lowered sex drive, is when a person experiences a reduced desire for sexual activity. This can negatively impact romantic relationships and a person's quality of life. Some common causes include:

• Hormonal changes - Fluctuations in testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone can affect libido. Things like pregnancy, menopause, and some birth control can contribute.


• Medical conditions - Issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, stress and fatigue can reduce sex drive.


• Medications - Many prescription drugs list decreased libido as a side effect. These include antidepressants, blood pressure meds, and more.


• Emotional issues - Stress from work, money, family, or the relationship itself can be a factor, as can mental health conditions like depression or anxiety disorders.


• Lifestyle habits - Lack of sleep, alcohol abuse, smoking, and lack of exercise negatively impact sex drive.

What are the symptoms of decreased libido?

Symptoms can include:

• Little interest in any sexual activity, including masturbation


• No sexual thoughts or fantasies


• Inability to get aroused or experience orgasm


• Finding sex boring or stressful

If you think you may have decreased libido, it's important to speak with your doctor. They can check for underlying conditions and help determine the cause. At Hormone Harmony Clinic,* we offer cutting-edge lab testing and treatment plans tailored to your unique hormonal profile. With individualized bioidentical hormone therapy to optimize your testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and other hormones back into balance, our specialized programs can help restore lost libido so you can reclaim a satisfying, passionate, lively sex life once again.

Your doctor may recommend making lifestyle changes like eating healthier, avoiding alcohol and improving sleep habits. For some people, relationship counseling can be beneficial to address emotional issues affecting intimacy and desire.

Medications and medical devices like the FDA-approved Vyleesi and Addyi target neurotransmitters in the brain to boost libido in females. Testosterone replacement therapy delivered via injection, gel or under the skin implant can be incredibly effective at enhancing male libido as well.

"After struggling with a low sex drive for years, I finally turned to the experts at Hormone Harmony Clinic. Getting my hormone levels optimized has totally reawakened my sexuality and improved intimacy in my marriage." - Jane D., Hormone Harmony Clinic Patient

In some cases, decreased libido may require sex therapy or treatment for underlying medical conditions by specialists like an endocrinologist, urologist or gynecologist.

The good news is there are solutions available! With determination of the underlying cause and proper treatment, decreased libido and sexual dysfunction can often be greatly improved or resolved. Contact the passionate pros at Hormone Harmony Clinic to discover your custom plan for enhancing intimacy today!