Many Women Do Not Seek Treatment for Low Lidbido

Few women seek medical help for low sexual desire, a condition that affects pre- and post-menopausal women alike, according to an article published in the October 2014 issue of the Journal of Women’s Health.

The article revealed that, based on survey results, 27 percent of premenopausal women and 34 percent of postmenopausal women were very dissatisfied with their current level of sexual desire. Most of the women had not discussed their low sexual desire with their health care providers; they reported that they felt uncomfortable or embarrassed discussing the issue, and/or they were unaware that it is a medical condition that can be treated.

The women who had low sexual desire reported feeling less connected with their relationship partners, and they also said it had a negative impact on body image and self-confidence.

In the article, the author, Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD, of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, noted that diagnosing and treating female sexual dysfunction can be challenging to address, since consideration should be given into biological, psychological, and social factors. Treatment for low sexual desire can include psychotherapy and medications; currently, research is being conducted on hormonal and nonhormonal drugs that may be effective.

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