Literally millions of women in their menopause become concerned that they have lost their need for sex. Additionally, menopause information on such a topic can at times be hard to find, not making the situation any easier.
Of all the complaints women have during menopause, this lack of interest in sex is the single largest problem encountered. Sex therapists and doctors have created four levels of sexual dysfunction:
Low sexual desire: reduced libido or total disinterest in sex
Sexual arousal disorder: desire for sex is unaltered but sex does not enable you to become or maintain sexually aroused
Orgasmic disorder: women are constantly finding orgasms difficult to achieve following a sufficient level of sexual stimulation and arousal
Sexual pain disorder: sexual stimulation is found to be painful, or simply touching the vagina is painful
You may well find that you exist in more than one category. Sexual disorders only occur when you are distressed by this problem or are as a result having a problematic relationship with your partner. It is fair to say hot flashes and panic attacks, amongst the array of other unfortunate menopause related symptoms don’t help situations such as these.
Hormone therapy may work, particularly if a hormone imbalance is the main reason for decreased sex drive/ pleasure. In women a sexual response is a complex interconnective process involving the mind and body. Estrogen and testosterone are typical hormones that can be prescribed.
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