Talking to Your Doctor About Your Low Libido
Many women are embarrassed to talk about their own sexuality, especially to their doctor. After all, sex is such a private thing, something that is shared between you and one other person, right? Yes, and no. While the sex act is private and something deeply emotional and physical that is shared between you and your partner, it is also something that is universal, known about and enjoyed by almost all adults.
If you are experiencing any sexual problems, whether it has to do with arousal problems, lack of lubrication, problems achieving orgasm, or even simply the desire level you have, you may be helped by talking to your doctor. Yes, this is a sensitive subject, but more so to you than to your doctor. Nothing you tell her, or ask her, will shock her. There is no problem, sexual or not, that you can mention to your doctor and embarrass her. The trick to getting the help you need is to get over the embarrassment yourself.
If you have noticed that your libido (sexual desire) is lower than normal, if it doesn’t return to normal in a couple of weeks, you may benefit from talking to your doctor about it. A female libido problem may actually stem from a medical condition. Even if it doesn’t, your doctor may be able to recommend a good female libido enhancer to help you get back to normal.
Some of the physical problems that can cause a low libido for women, include problems with hormones. Estrogen and testosterone are both hormones that can make a huge difference in how much libido you have. Your thyroid function may also play a part in your desire level. Other things that may be a factor in libido, include medications you may be taking, how much sleep you are getting, and where you are at in your life.
Women who have severe PMS, are pregnant, have just had a baby, or are menopausal, may all experience ups and downs with libido. Your doctor might be able to suggest something that will help you be more hormonally stable, so your libido won’t fluctuate so much. He may even suggest one of the available female libido enhancers to help you get back to normal.
Female libido enhancers may include natural remedies such as creams and supplements, special foods that may be considered aphrodisiacs, hormone replacement, and even doing certain exercises to increase your endorphine level.
When you talk to your doctor about your libido problem, you should tell her what your lifestyle is like, how your libido has changed, what your normal libido level is, whether you are taking any medications or supplements, if you are being more stressed than normal, and any sexual dysfunction that you may be experiencing along with the low libido. Talking to your doctor may be the thing that shows you how to get your libido back.
No need to be embarrassed. Being open and honest will not only allow you to open up for good advice, but it will also insure that your doctor has all the information she will need in order to give you the best advice she can for your situation.