Low Libido: Reasons You May Have It

If you are feeling tired, having mood swings, gaining weight for no apparent reason and having hot flashes (suddenly feeling overheated and then you may become wet from perspiring. Once the overheated feeling leaves you may feel cold and clammy.) you could be having symptoms of menopause. Menopause can cause low libido. Your hormones can be fluctuating all over the place. You may be experiencing vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse. Menopause usually starts in the forties for most women although it can start at a younger age.

If you think you are experiencing menopause you can try to eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of rest each night, try to avoid sugar and use artificial sweeteners instead so you do not have to give up sugar altogether. If you are still experiencing low libido signs and symptoms make an appointment with your physician so he or she can help with hormonal balancing.

Men can start to see and feel changes in their bodies in their forties and fifties also. Low libido and sexual dysfunction can occur. Frequently this can add to depression and a doctor’s appointment should be made to help evaluate andropause. (The male form of menopause.) Your doctor can find the right antidepressant that can work for you.

Another reason you may be experiencing low libido is due to the types of medications you are on. If you notice a change in your libido after starting a newly prescribed medication please seek advice from your medical doctor. He or she can try another medication to replace the existing medication causing the low libido. You may have had no problems with a medication that you have been taking, but suddenly notice you are experiencing a low libido. If this is the case, make an appointment with your physician so he or she can evaluate your situation. Having a healthy libido is an important part of life.

Some people just have a lower libido than others. Each person is a unique individual and the simplest remedy is to try to find someone who has a libido to match yours. (This is easier said than done.)

Whether you are male or female you may experience a low libido. It is important that you try to exercise, eat healthy, get plenty of rest and try to reduce stress. Also, make an appointment with your physician so he or she can diagnose the underlying cause of your low libido. Once you find out what is causing your low libido, your doctor can treat it and you can go back to a healthier lifestyle and enjoy an intimate relationship.