Category: GenitourinaryClinical Profile
Reduced Libido
A profound drop in sexual desire, arousal, and enjoyment.
Biological Mechanism
Libido is complex, driven by bio-psycho-social factors. Biologically, the decline in testosterone and estrogen blunts spontaneous desire, dulls tactile sensation, and reduces blood flow to the clitoris. Psychologically, anxiety, fatigue, and dyspareunia (painful sex) extinguish the desire for intimacy.
Common Misdiagnoses
Relationship issues, Depression
Evidence-Based Treatments
- 01Testosterone therapy
Specifically indicated for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in postmenopausal women.
- 02Vaginal estrogen
Removes the pain component of intercourse.