Low Sex Drive: 9 Everyday Problems That Could Be Turning You Off

Menopause marks the time when your ovaries stop producing eggs and your menstruation stops.

This also means that your estrogen levels fall, which comes with many not-so-fun symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. 

It may also cause your sex drive to dip, which is an incredibly common symptom of aging.

Depression can negatively affect every part of your life, including your relationships and sex life.

A combination of chemical imbalances in your brain can make you depressed and simultaneously bring your desire for intimacy down.

Some depression medications also include a drop in sex drive as a side effect.

But this doesn't mean you should stop taking your medication — therapy can also bring you back to an intimate place with your partner, explains WebMD.

Outside influences can also put you in a glum, low-energy mood.

Upsetting family drama or bleak news stories can affect your outlook on life, and even give you symptoms similar to depression.

If you can identify what gets you down in your day-to-day life, you can then take more time to indulge in what makes you happy, so you will have a healthier mind-set.

Testosterone isn't only found in men's bodies.

Women also carry testosterone, which is beneficial to their health and hormone balance.

Just like estrogen, low testosterone levels can mean mood swings, fatigue, and a decreased sexual desire, according to Healthline.

But these levels can usually be balanced with medical help, so give your doctor a call to explain your symptoms.

As mentioned before, depression pills, as well as other medications, may cause low sex drive.

Mercola.com explains that anti-seizure medication, opioids, and birth control all have the potential to mess with your hormones.

But, again, this doesn't mean you should stop taking them and compromise your health for the sake of your sexual desires.

Counseling and other lifestyle choices can improve your intimate life without messing up your health.

Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that lines the inside of your uterus, the endometrium, grows on the outside of your uterus, according the Mayo Clinic.  

This can cause uncomfortable symptoms like painful periods, bleeding, and pain during sex — which can understandably stunt your desire for intimacy.

But there are several procedures that can treat the complicated condition, or at least curb the symptoms.

Another major factor is your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped tissue located in your neck that produces hormones.

Thyroid levels can either be normal, or they can be too high or low.

Each level comes with its own set of symptoms, but low thyroid levels can lead to a libido that is stuck in park.

Fortunately, a simple blood test can determine your thyroid levels and there is medication available to regulate them.

Many intimacy problems have to do with physical and psychological imbalances, but your emotional health matters just as much when it comes to sex.

You can have a perfectly functioning body, but if you or your partner are having trouble communicating properly, you're not going to have a heightened sexual desire.

In order to get on the same page, be open and honest with your honey about what's bothering you and what can help — you can even seek counseling if you want!

Anemia, which is defined by a decrease in red blood cells, or an iron-deficient diet can make you feel completely zapped of energy.

This lethargic feeling can affect how you interact with everyone — including your partner.

Check with your doctor to get blood work done and determine if you need to start introducing more iron into your (sex) life.

Make an appointment with a medical professional!

They can perform the proper tests to make sure your body is healthy — and they'll be more than happy to help you get your intimacy back on track.

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