Why Libido Is Affected?

Menopause lead to a decrease in hormonal secretion, therefore sexual desire is affected.

In addition, menopause causes drying of the vaginal lining, a decrease of lubrication, and thus pain at the moment of penetration.

Given this, what should we do? Firstly, if you are affected, you must not hesitate to talk about it to your partner to avoid misunderstandings and frustration. You should also talk to your doctor, who may suggest medical solutions (hormonal creams).

In addition, it is possible that the decline of libido is not 100% related to the hormonal drop. You must therefore wonder about your mood in general. Stress or family conflict for example, can have negative consequences on the libido. In addition, it may also be accompanied by a more general disinterest in usual activities, and sometimes be a sign of depression.

Is It Normal To Feel Depressed ?

While you always been a playful nature and positive, now you do not taste anything and you are uncomfortable with your entourage!!

The causes: Hormones. The mood is indeed partly under the control of hormones, the evidence, puberty and pregnancy, they also marked by hormonal changes, affect mood (crisis of adolescence, baby blues). Moreover, menopause is also an age in life when you must face more difficulties (retirement, health concerns of elderly parents, etc.).. And beyond that, menopause marks a crucial period psychic, in the sense that a woman must accept that it will no longer have children. Anyway, women are often more irritable, more anxious, too.

The important thing is not to let settle depression. Do not hesitate to talk to friends, and especially to your doctor, or even turn to a specialist (psychiatrist or clinical psychologist).