Regain Your Libido and Sexual Wellness

Written by guest blogger Noreen Connolly of The IV Hub Boston

Has your libido taken a downturn?

If you are peri/post menopausal, hormones could be the reason

Estrogen and testosterone are the two major players in women's libido and they can decrease during peri/post menopause.

Did you know that women produce 10 x more testosterone than estrogen?

Once these hormones decrease, your libido can be nonexistent.  Luckily there are things we can do to increase your fun in the bedroom.

First, it's best to get a comprehensive blood panel to look at all hormones, including thyroid.  Once the hormones are balanced or replaced, your libido should increase.

Hormones that are usually replaced by the postmenopausal woman are estrogen which can relieve vaginal dryness, help your skin look good, and helps prevent urinary tract infections.

Testosterone can relieve brain fog, increase lean body mass, and increase libido and sense of well-being.  Women are given a much lower dose than men so you will not look masculine if you are prescribed testosterone

Progesterone is needed if you have a uterus and take estrogen and it is best taken nightly.  Progesterone helps with anxiety and can help with a good night's sleep.  It's also good if you have irregular menses and/or bad cramping.

Other fun things:

Scream Cream: different pharmacies have different formulations.  Sildenafil (Viagra)  cream helps vasodilate, some contain testosterone cream. These are some of the main ingredients. Applied to the clitoris and external genital region, nipples.  Apply 30 minutes before activity.  Not to be used with oral intercourse.

Oxytocin: Also known as the Love Hormone and Bonding Hormone comes in a spray or under-the-tongue tablet. Can help with sexual response/orgasm and stress reduction.

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Written by guest blogger Noreen Connolly of The IV Hub Boston