- Abnormal Smear
- Abnormalities of the Uterus
- Abnormalities of the Vagina
- Adenomyosis
- Amenorrhea
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Barrier Contraception
- Bartholins Cysts
- Caesarean Section
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Screening
- Childbirth
- Chlamydia
- Clitoral Hoodectomy
- Colposcopy
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Pill
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Dyspareunia
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Gonorrhoea
- Heavy Periods
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hymenoplasty
- Hysterectomy
- Incontinence
- Incontinence
- Infertility
- Intrauterine Devices
- Labial Reduction
- Loss Of Libido
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Natural Family Planning
- Oligomenorrhoea
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Pelvic Floor Restoration
- Perineoplasty
- Polycystic Ovaries
- Polymenorrhoea
- Post-Coital Bleeding
- Pregnancy Scanning
- Premature Menopause
- Progesterone Contraceptive Pill
- Pruritus Vulva
- Sterilisation
- Syphilis
- The Wart Virus
- Thrush
- Treatment for CIN
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal Cysts
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Tightening
- Vulva Cancer
- Vulval Anatomy
- Vulval Dystrophy
- Vulvodynia
- Well Women Checks
Loss Of Libido
Many women will experience a loss of libido at some point in their lives. This can be brought on by a number of causes, and is particularly common in women who have gone through their menopause. It is important that anyone experiencing this problem should arrange a meeting with their GP or gynaecologist to discuss what might be causing it.
For many women there could be a simple explanation, but it may indicate a more serious underlying problem. Because of this, it is important to catch and deal with the problem sooner rather than later, before it has a chance to develop into something worse.
Many women will either be embarrassed to come forward and complain about a los of libido, or they won’t consciously be aware of it. Many overworked women will be too busy to notice that they are experiencing a loss of libido, and this means the condition will not be dealt with early on. Many women will visit their GP or gynaecologist to discuss another issue, and will only mention their loss of libido when asked.
As the desire for sexual activity will vary dramatically on a day-to-day basis, it is difficult to tell when the loss of libido a woman is experiencing has become a problem. Because of this, it is a good idea for women experiencing any degree of decreased sexual desire to visit a specialist and discuss the problem. They may be reassured that it is not a cause for concern, but they may find that they are suffering from a loss of libido for some reason.
The specialist will normally ask the patient a series of questions regarding their health, sex life and lifestyle. If the patient has undergone any kind of surgery, or has suffered from any illnesses including cancer, it is normal for them to experience a loss of libido. When the body is unwell and is fighting to recover from some form of illness, the desire for sexual activity may decrease significantly.
Asking about a patient’s sex life will determine the extent and severity of the problem. A patient’s lifestyle may also have a dramatic effect on their libido. A busy and stressful lifestyle will take its toll, as will unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise. A patient suffering from loss of libido due to their lifestyle can discuss ways to change their habits with a trained specialist.