Treatments and Symptoms
Low Libido
A diminished interest in sex
Many factors affect your sex drive. Declining estrogen can reduce feelings of spontaneous desire, and physical symptoms like vaginal dryness and joint pain can make sex uncomfortable or even painful. Depression and anxiety can also dampen desire, and menopausal body and weight changes can lead to issues with body image and self-esteem. The stress and sleeplessness that can occur during this time of life can also impact your desire for sex.
50%
of sexually active women reported symptoms of sexual dysfunction*
2x to 3x
how much more likely women are to be affected by a decline in sex drive as they age compared to men†
1x to 2x per month
how often most couples ages 45-65 have sex (less frequent in long-term couples)‡
* Sexual Function among Women in Midlife: Findings from the Nurses' Health Study II. Womens Health Issues, 2019.
† Decreased Desire, The North American Menopause Society.
‡Sexual Behavior in the United States: Results from a National Probability Sample of Men and Women Ages 14-94. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2010.
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