Low libido

What is low libido?

Low libido, or a decreased sex drive, is when a person experiences a lower interest in sexual activity than is considered average or normal. Both men and women can experience low libido for a variety of reasons both physical and psychological.

Some potential causes of low libido include:

• Hormonal changes - Low testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone levels can negatively impact sex drive. Hormone Revive specializes in customized hormone therapy to help regulate hormones and improve libido.


• Medical conditions - Chronic illness, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer treatments, and neurological disorders can contribute to low libido.


• Medications - Many common prescriptions like antidepressants, blood pressure meds, and benzodiazepines can lower sex drive as a side effect.


• Psychological factors - Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, body image issues, and relationship problems can result in decreased sexual desire.


• Age - Libido tends to decrease naturally with age due to lower hormone levels and physiological changes.

Symptoms of low libido include:

• Lack of interest in sex


• Trouble getting aroused


• Inability to have or maintain an erection (men)


• Lack of vaginal lubrication (women)


• Finding sex unpleasurable

Having a lower libido than your partner can put strain on the intimacy and overall health of a relationship. If low sex drive is impacting your life, several treatment options are available:

• Hormone replacement therapy to regulate testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, etc levels


• Medications like flibanserin (Addyi) to increase sexual desire


• Sex therapy and counseling


• Lifestyle changes regarding diet, exercise, stress management, and improved sleep

The specialized physicians at Hormone Revive Wellness Clinics offer individualized care including advanced hormone testing and personalized bioidentical hormone therapy programs to help patients struggling with low libido reclaim their vitality. Contact us today for a consultation.

Low libido can significantly detract from quality of life when it leads to personal distress or relationship problems. By identifying the root cause and pursuing an integrated treatment approach, those coping with decreased sex drive can experience sensual renewal. With patience and persistence, a satisfying and healthy sex life is possible even for those with the most stubborn cases of low desire.