Third, psychologically going through menopause can cause depression, it can force us to look at our purpose in life, question if we are happy and search for our focus not defined by having children.  And fourth, you may be experiencing “social” pressure.  Youthful advertising drives our society, so aging and going through menopause can be dramatic. So, the four factors that may cause or contribute to sexual dysfunction are physical, hormonal, psychological, and social.

If after careful consideration, you discover hormones (or lack of them) appear to be the reason for your loss of libido, the following guidelines may apply:
• Estrogen is needed for proper response of vaginal tissue such as lubrication and clitoral engorgement.
• Testosterone may contribute to increased desire. However, in order for testosterone to work properly, the body needs estrogen first.
• You can also treat a dry vagina with a water based K-Y Jelly or AstroGlide.
• And communicate with your partner to decrease the anxiety you may be experiencing during this transition.
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