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Have Hot Flashes Due To Menopause. Want OTC Medicine To Increase Sexual Urge
my name is Victoria Im 51 almost 52 yrs old now I ve been told by my doctor that I am going thru menopause . I figured that because of that hot flashes i experience 3 & 4 o clock in the morning sometimes during the day. but what can you tell me why is it that I feel afraid or don t have that drive to have sex with my partner. He s not so much to eniciate our love making it s usualy me. BUt i havn t been its i dont want it in my mind . what do i do I miss the love making is thier something I can take over the counter, without gain weight or should I ask my doctor.
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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Reduced sex drive can occur as a result of menopause.
Reduced libido can be known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
It is related to change in estrogen and testosterone levels.
Treatment involves possible medications such as testosterone replacement or medication that combines testosterone and estrogen. Because these medications can have potential side effects in some women, you would have to discuss them with your doctor.
In addition, estrogen and testosterone can be used topically in the vagina which would be associated with less complications but may also help your libido.
Your doctor may also want to screen for other conditions that can affect the libido such as thyroid disorders or anemia.
I hope this helps
Reduced sex drive can occur as a result of menopause.
Reduced libido can be known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
It is related to change in estrogen and testosterone levels.
Treatment involves possible medications such as testosterone replacement or medication that combines testosterone and estrogen. Because these medications can have potential side effects in some women, you would have to discuss them with your doctor.
In addition, estrogen and testosterone can be used topically in the vagina which would be associated with less complications but may also help your libido.
Your doctor may also want to screen for other conditions that can affect the libido such as thyroid disorders or anemia.
I hope this helps
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