Hypoactive sexual desire disorder and its cure

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a condition wherein a woman loses interest in sex or is unable to get sexual pleasure, for reasons ranging from just tiredness to hormonal changes. FSD can strike anytime, but in majority of cases, women nearing menopause are the worst sufferers. FSD is considered to be a hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) when the former condition lasts for so long that the woman actually suffers from depression or guilt about her inability to please her sexual partner. 

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder – Causes

 

The causes of HSDD are usually more grim than that of FSD. When it comes to FSD, depression is not so prominent in the woman who suffers from it. But with HSDD, distress over lack of interest in sex and sexual performance overwhelms a woman, often causing relationship crisis.

The causes of hypoactive sexual desire disorder are varied, ranging from low levels of testosterone to psychiatric problems. As the problem is often developed from FSD, the testosterone therapy is considered to be helpful in artificially increasing a woman's sexual desire.

Testosterone patches for reigniting the fire
 

When you are low on sexual desire and you do not have any mental or physical health problem, there is a fair chance that you have low levels of testosterone in your body. Testosterone is the hormone which regulates sexual desire and performance. There is a common misconception that testosterone is exclusive to males. But women also have the hormone in smaller volumes. Amount of testosterone in the body starts reducing with age. As a result, you may start finding sex as boring. Mood swings and lack of motivation are very common in women with a low testosterone level.

Surgical removal of ovaries and/or uterus can cause the levels of testosterone to drop. Women with surgically induced menopause often experience a sudden drop in sexual desire. This is when you need treatment. You can seek medical help to artificially increase testosterone levels in your body to get back your hunger for sex.

Testosterone patches
 

Some years back, it was almost an unthinkable proposition that anything can be done to increase a woman's sexual desire. But Intrinsa testosterone patches changed it all in 2007.


Intrinsa patch – The Viagra for women
 

Often compared to the male impotence pill Viagra, Intrinsa contains testosterone as the active ingredient. It delivers the hormone to the bloodstream through the skin and helps in boosting your sexual desire. The patch is meant to be worn around the waist and lower abdomen. Each patch can deliver 300mg of testosterone transdermally. The patches help you make up for the reduction in testosterone levels as you age. Similarly, when your ovaries or uterus are removed, the patches supply testosterone and help keep your sexual desire alive.

You should wear a testosterone patch for 3-4 days at a stretch. Wear it on a clean, dry area in your skin. You will experience the effects within a month, sometimes a bit more. Talk to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any skin condition.