Causes of Low Sex Drive in Women

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Causes of Low Sex Drive in Women Sexual
satisfaction is an integral part of a womans
physical and mental health. Throughout a womans
life, her sexual desire will have highs and lows.
Major life changes like menopause, illness, and
pregnancy can affect desire and result in low
sex drive in women. In addition to this
medication, nutrition, and a womans mental
health can impact libido or sexual desire.

• Symptoms of Low Sex Drive
• If you do not want to have sex as often as your
  partner, you may wonder if you have a low sex
  drive. The simple answer is everyones sex drive
  is different. Here are the top symptoms
• You have little to no interest in any sexual
  activity
• You never have any sexual thoughts or fantasies
• You are concerned about your low sex drive.

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Common Causes of Low Sex Drive in Women Here are
five common causes of low sex drive in women and
how you can renew your arousal and desire. Thyro
id Conditions Can Affect Libido Thyroid disease
and sexual dysfunction, including decreased
desire go hand in hand. Studies have shown that
both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can
increase the risk of sexual dysfunction by as
much as 77 percent. Thyroid disease can increase
vaginal lubrication, decrease testosterone
levels, and lead to fatigue and depression. Each
of these can cause your sex drive to become lower.
You can improve your thyroid by practicing
healthy lifestyle choices. First, get at least
30 minutes of exercise daily. You will also want
to ensure you are eating the recommended amount
of iodine. Iodine is used to produce thyroid
stimulating hormone, which is used by the body
to activate the thyroid gland. Finally, avoid
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• eating foods that can suppress thyroid
  production. Avoid cruciferous veggies like
  broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. You should
  also avoid soybeans, watercress, kale, and
  peanuts if you have a thyroid issue.
• Low Libido and Unbalanced Hormones
• Hormonal imbalances can cause a loss of libido.
  Low libido is often experienced during
  perimenopause, menopause, and even andropause.
  Between the age of 40 and 55, your hormones
  naturally begin to decline, which can cause an
  imbalance of testosterone, progesterone, or
  estrogen, leading to a loss of desire, sexual
  drive, and sexual energy.
• Properly balancing your hormones will help to
  improve low sex drive. Eating a healthy diet
  filled with fresh fruits and veggies, lean
  proteins, and healthy omega 3 fatty acids can
  restore hormone health. Avoid sugar and other
  inflammatory foods as they can disrupt hormone
  production. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each
  night and daily exercise to help rebalance your
  hormones.
• The Stress Sex Connection
• Stress is a frequent cause of low sex drive.
  There are many different stressors that can
  affect your overall health and impact your sex
  drive, including
• Financial problems
• Work stress long hours, hostile work
  environment or underappreciation at work
• Relationship issues lack of communication, lack
  of emotional support,
• unaddressed issues in your relationship
• Family problems parenting issues, not enough
  support with housework and childrearing
• Stress can affect your sexual health and well
  being. If you are experiencing any of these
  issues, try to reduce your stress. Ask for help
  with household chores, prioritize

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• your time, and learn how to get out of debt. If
  you have relationship issues, address them, and
  seek out counseling. Finally, talk about your low
  libido. Soon, you will discover you are not
  alone.
• Nutritional Deficiency and Low Sex Drive
• If your body is not getting the nutrients that it
  needs, it can affect all aspects of your life,
  including your sex drive. Here are five critical
  nutrients that can impact your libido.
• Zinc Zinc is needed for testosterone production
• Omega 3 fatty acids omega 3 fatty acids help
  reduce inflammation throughout the body, improve
  your mood and increase the production of
  hormones
• Vitamin D Approximately 42 percent of American
  adults have a vitamin D
• deficiency, which can cause a decreased
  production of estrogen and testosterone
• Vitamin B12 B vitamins support hormone
  function, mood regulation, and reduces stress
  levels
• Magnesium Magnesium increases dopamine levels
  and testosterone levels
• Eating a healthy diet filled with nutrient dense
  foods can help restore sex drive. Zinc rich
  foods include oysters and other seafood, nuts,
  dairy product, and beans. Omega 3 fatty acids
  can be found in healthy fats like avocado, olive
  oil, and coconut oil. You can increase your
  vitamin D levels by spending some time outdoors.
  Vitamin B12 rich is found in animal products like
  milk, eggs, fish, and poultry. Finally,
  magnesium foods include flaxseed, cashews, and
  cooked beans. Eating a healthy diet and taking a
  vitamin and mineral supplement ensures your body
  has the nutrients it needs for balanced hormones
  and a healthy libido.

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How Mood Can Impact Libido If your sex drive has
decreased, it could be a sign of a serious mood
disorder like depression. One of the primary
symptoms of depression is no longer enjoying
things that you once enjoyed, including sex.
Those who suffer from depression experience low
energy levels, have low self esteem, and may even
view their partner negatively. The other
symptoms of depression include decreased
appetite, concentration difficulties, weight
changes, and feelings of sadness. If depression
is affecting your libido, the first thing you
should do is to talk with your partner. During
this talk, the two of you should redefine what
intimacy means. Hold hands, spend time enjoying
one anothers company, and snuggling can help
improve your mood and ultimately, improve your
sex drive. Low sex drive in women can be
affected by many things including thyroid issues,
hormone imbalances, nutrition deficiency, your
mood, or elevated stress levels. Our integrative
doctor specializing in womens health can help.
Every aspect of your life including physical,
mental, emotional, environmental, social and
spiritual can affect your health and is
considered when developing a treatment plan. If
you have a low sex drive, you are not alone, and
the situation is not hopeless. Follow our advice
and begin enjoying and desiring sex again. For
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