No, Low Libido Isn’t Normal for Women. Here’s What You Can Do About It

Whether directly or indirectly, too many women falsely believe that their low libido is normal and due to living a busy life, hormonal changes, or simply being female. But that’s not true. Your low sex drive isn’t normal, and there’s something you can do about it.

At MyFitMed in Dallas, Frisco, Heath, and Southlake, Texas, our experts understand the misconceptions women have about sex and libido. We want you to know you can and should enjoy sex.

Here, we want to share with you some of the reasons why you may struggle with a low sex drive and what you can do about it.

Myth about women and libido

Though women are starting to own their sexuality, many still falsely believe that it’s normal for them to enjoy sex less than men. While men do have a stronger sex drive than women, that doesn’t mean women should just have sex for the sake of having sex. 

Cultural and medical biases further exacerbate this myth. When women express concern about their lack of interest or joy in sex, they’re concerns are dismissed as normal due to stress or aging. 

You can want and enjoy sex as much as men, even after menopause. Sexual health is as important to your overall well-being as physical and emotional health. 

Causes of low libido

Your libido refers to your desire for sexual intercourse. While libido definitely varies from person to person and you can have a naturally low desire for sex, if your disinterest in sex affects your intimate relationship or emotional well-being, it’s time to find out why.

Low libido in women has many causes, including:

• Declining sex hormones 
• Diabetes
• Depression or anxiety
• Stress
• Relationship problems
• Trauma

Finding and addressing the underlying cause of your low libido is where you want to start when trying to regain your desire. Our team specializes in sexual health and conducts comprehensive evaluations to uncover the cause of a low libido and create a personalized treatment plan. 

What to do about low libido

We offer several treatments that may help boost your libido. Treatment is customized based on the underlying cause. 

For women with hormone imbalance due to menopause, we offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We customize your therapy plan based on your symptoms and laboratory results. 

For some women, we may include testosterone in the HRT plan. Women produce small amounts of testosterone, and levels decrease with age. Adding the male sex hormone to your HRT can boost your libido.

We also address overall health and wellness, offering weight loss programs that focus on good nutrition and regular activity. Lifestyle changes improve mood and confidence, potentially benefiting your sex drive.

Our medical team also manages underlying health conditions contributing to a low libido, such as diabetes.

Your low libido isn’t normal, and you can get help to improve it. Contact us today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.