Decreased libido

What is decreased libido?

Decreased libido, or a low sex drive, is when a person experiences a lower interest in sexual activity than is considered average or was previously typical for them. There are many potential causes of decreased libido, including:

Medical causes

• Hormonal changes - Low levels of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone can negatively impact sex drive. Hormone imbalances are common during menopause, after pregnancy, and with conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome. The expert physicians at Hormone Harmony specialize in restoring healthy hormonal levels to help people struggling with decreased libido.


• Medications - Many common medications list low libido as a side effect, including antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and opioid painkillers.


• Chronic illnesses - Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and fibromyalgia are associated with decreased libido.

Psychological causes

• Mental health conditions - Depression, stress, and anxiety commonly interfere with sexual desire. Relationship conflicts can also be a factor.


• Fatigue - Exhaustion from overwork, poor sleep habits, or unhealthy lifestyle reduces interest in sex for many people. Making time to rest and relax helps.

How is decreased libido treated?

1. Identify underlying causes - It's important to have a medical checkup to uncover any biological factors, medications, or illnesses contributing to libido loss.

2. Relationship counseling - For some, relationship problems are dampening their sex drive. Seeing a couples counselor can help.

3. Lifestyle changes - Getting regular exercise, improving diet and sleep habits, limiting alcohol intake, and finding time to unwind helps boost libido. The caring medical team at Hormone Harmony guides patients through necessary lifestyle and behavior modifications.

4. Medical treatments - If hormone imbalances are the culprit, hormone replacement therapy including testosterone or estrogen therapy may help. Changing medications contributing to low libido is also an option. At Hormone Harmony, we provide customized medical treatment plans to meet each patient's needs.

In many cases decreased libido is treatable through a combination of identifying underlying medical issues, improving lifestyle factors, addressing relationship problems, and in some cases, medical treatment such as hormone therapy. Schedule a consultation with one of our experts at Hormone Harmony today for personalized advice on improving your low libido.