Common causes of low sexual desire in women are:

• Low testosterone: unlike men, in women the testosterone levels declines with age. Women are found to have high levels of testosterone when in their mid 20s. As menopause comes during their mid 40s or 50 the testosterone levels are the lowest, the declining levels of testosterone which is the guiding force of libido explain the low sexual desire in women.

• Ill-health: various health problems like thyroid, fibroids, and endometriosis can decrease the sex drive in women. Lack of mental wellness, depression, stress and mental disorders may also contribute to the cause lack of interest in sex.

• Medication: because of ill health and their necessary medication a women may feel drawn out from the desire of having sex. Certain antidepressants, medicines for blood pressure and some oral contraceptives can be the cause of it.

• Age: With age women have low testosterone; apart from that their blood levels of androgens also decline, which also cause women’s indifference towards sex.

• Relationship issues: Women facing emotional conflicts or intimacy issues may also show lack of desire for sex. Compared to men, women are more emotionally driven when they have sex, hence emotions play a big factor in a women’s sexual desire.

How to guide a woman’s low sexual desire towards a healthy desire for sex:

• The key here is to identify the root cause and treat it accordingly.

• People suffering from relationship issues must consult a relationship counselor or take recourse to sex therapy. The counseling aims at making both the partners communicate openly and also help in finding a solution for their problem. A sex therapy can add the missing element of one’s sex life and re-ignite the underlying passion.

• To avoid the side effects of medication on sexual desire, consult your doctor and get an alternative prescription. Use a contraceptive which does not impede your sexual desires.

• Ill health can dull everything in one’s life, where the person misses out the joys of life. Take full effort to treat you physical or mental condition to get back to normal to be able to enjoy sexual pleasure along with other pleasures of life.

Also Read:

• Drugs that Lower Libido (sexual desire)
• Low Testosterone Symptoms
• Sexual Fantasies: Healthy or Unhealthy?
• Women say skinny jeans more satisfying than sex in online poll
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by Dr John on 15. Apr, 2010 in Women's Health