Female Sexual Dysfunction

"At some point in their lives, many women experience a loss of interest or pleasure in sexual activity. Female sexual dysfunction occurs if these problems recur or persist to the extent that they cause distress.

There are many causes of sexual dysfunction and most are readily treatable. A thorough pelvic exam will reveal if there are physical changes that may be affecting sexual pleasure. Hormonal shifts, like those occurring after pregnancy and during menopause, can also lead to sexual dysfunction. While the role of estrogens is well known, imbalances in thyroid hormone, progesterone and testosterone can also affect sexual function.

Other causes include health conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, and depression. Also, many common medications dampen sexual response, including antidepressants and blood pressure drugs.
Symptoms may include:

• Little or no desire for sex
• Inability to become or remain aroused
• Failure to achieve orgasm despite significant arousal
• Painful sex

Treatments typically target the known or suspected cause of the sexual dysfunction, and include bioidentical hormone therapy, medication changes, lifestyle modifications, sexual therapy, relaxation techniques and pelvic exercises" (Women's International Pharmacy).

Testosterone deficiency is common in women of all ages for various reasons. Although women only need a fraction of what men need it is vital to have  it. Aside from obvious sexual support it is also necessary for bones, muscles and to support the cardiovascular system.

                         Testosterone for Women