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Can Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Help My Libido?
Many women think night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings are the worst part of menopause. But they may not realize that this hormonal change brings about a significant drop in libido for many menopausal women.
The good news is that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help with that aspect of menopause, too. Dr. Inga Zilberstein provides HRT for menopause and other hormonal problems at her OB/GYN practice in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York.
How menopause affects libido
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when fertility declines, along with hormones, to end her child-bearing years. Most women go through menopause in their 50s, but some can go through it sooner.
The time before menopause, when the hormones are changing, is known as perimenopause. During this time, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, causing a variety of symptoms. You don't enter menopause until you've gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle.
Menopause can affect many aspects of a woman’s libido, or sexual desire. Issues with sex may include:
- Lack of vaginal lubrication
- Pain during intercourse
- Reduced genital blood flow
- Difficulty with arousal
- Anxiety and depression
Many women suffer in silence with decreased libido, but there are ways to help. HRT targets the root problem — hormones.
What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
BHRT uses hormones most similar to those your body makes. They come from a lab or plants and help women overcome disruptive menopause symptoms when lifestyle changes aren't working.
The hormones come in many forms, including patches, injections, oral pills, and creams. They’re compounded to fit your specific needs and symptoms.
The most significant benefit of BHRT is the relief of various menopausal symptoms. It can relieve night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. Other benefits include improved bone health, enhanced mood, lower risk of heart disease, and improved sexual function.
How bioidentical hormone replacement helps your libido
BHRT is especially beneficial for women dealing with libido problems like reduced vaginal lubrication and ability to become aroused. If you're tired of painful sex or you're having trouble with arousal, BHRT is an excellent option to restore hormone levels and get your sex life back. It works in various ways to improve libido, including:
Balances essential hormones
Estrogen levels begin declining in your 30s until you reach menopause sometime in your 50s. BHRT improves estrogen levels, which are essential for reproductive health, including your sex drive.
Restores normal function
As hormone levels decline, it's common to have reproductive issues like heavy bleeding, mood swings, and decreased vaginal lubrication. BHRT restores normal function by restoring estrogen and progesterone levels in your body.
Boosts sexual desire
Replenishing lost hormones is the best way to improve sexual desire and libido. Not only do you physically feel better, but you're also more likely to become aroused.
Improved vaginal health
Vaginal health can decline after menopause, causing stiff vaginal tissues and a lack of lubrication. BHRT helps restore vaginal health to improve tissue elasticity and vaginal lubrication for more enjoyable sex.
Contact Inga Zilberstein, MD, today to discuss menopause symptoms and determine if bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is the best option to get your sex life back on track. Call or text 830-254-5941, or send a message through our website.
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