iS THERE A NATURAL CURE FOR " LACK OF SEX DRIVE " IN MENOPAUSEL WOMEN ?
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I hope you will accept a males answer but I do think I have one.  Most folks who have a lack of sex drive isnt because they dont want to have sex its because they aren't properly warmed up to the idea and anticipation of having sex.  Often men forget that their partner needs time to warm up to the idea of having sex.  Have your partner talk to about wanting to have sex subtly in the morning....write you a sexy love email over lunch....then talk about sex a little often times its just getting your mind a sexual state that is the key.  It is very hard for some people in the stresses of life to keep their minds in a sexual state.
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Yes.  I have a female friend who was prescribed Viagra for a low libido. She has had great success with it.
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There are quite a few things out there. Below, I've placed a link for herbs that can help with menopause and it's symptoms. Scroll down to Herbs for Fertility
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Estrogen doesn't have much to do with it, testosterone is the "sex drive hormone" in both men and women.  Menopause reduces this hormone as well, but primarily the physical reason is the vagina no longer lubricates as it once did which in turn makes sexual intercourse uncomfortable.  Using a nice lube will get things sliding again the way they should, and in extreme cases there are "testosterone sprays" or "creams" that can be applied to the area (also known as "Female Viagra").  Any woman remotely interested in continuing her happy sex life after menopause is more than able to with just a bit more effort.
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try eating fruits for a few days and see what happens. Eating canaloupe is good for the sex drive. SO find out what fruit she likes the best and have fun. Oh avacado has something to do with sex drive too. Good luck
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There are hormones and endorphines released during sex, however I am not 'sure' that there is a menopause 'counteract'.  I guess I don't get why you are asking the question?  Sure have sex, have fun and give it a try!  If it works - great!  If it doesn't, didn't you still have some fun finding out?  \n\nThe only other issue I could see is that your partner is unable to bring you to orgasm, and if that is the case, learn to pleasure yourself so that you can reach orgasm alone.  \n\nI wish you all the best, I'm starting menopause, and yikes those hotflashes are mean!
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Sex Rx for Women\n\nIf you're a woman with a low sex drive, you're probably asking, "Where's my pill?" The short answer is, don't hold your breath—but don't give up hope, either. The most promising treatments:\n\n>Viagra The Viagra-for-women idea isn't new: Irwin Goldstein, M.D., director of the Institute for Sexual Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, found it enhanced clitoral blood flow in rabbits way back in 1998. More recently, a study in the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women treated with Viagra for four weeks reported marked improvement in arousal, orgasm, and sexual enjoyment (side effects were similar to those reported in men). So why aren't women hoarding their partners' pills?\n\n"Drugs for erectile dysfunction work well for many men because they typically want to have sex but can't," Goldstein explains. "For women there's often a different problem: In many cases what's missing is the desire." A woman's sexuality is more complicated than a man's—big surprise there—which means that boosting desire may require something other than improving circulation. For women, Viagra will likely have a better success rate for lubrication problems than libido problems, since these are less about blood flow and more about hormones and psychology.\n\n>Estrogen Therapy It's well known that estrogen shortages can lower libido and trigger such problems as vaginal dryness. Events such as childbirth, hysterectomy, and menopause can all cause imbalances, but so can drugs like antidepressants and, ironically, birth control pills. If eliminating problematic prescriptions doesn't correct estrogen imbalances, a woman may need estrogen replacement. For women who've been rattled by the recent controversy over estrogen pills and patches, alternatives include locally applied creams like Premarin and Estrace, and vaginally inserted drugs like Estring and Vagifem.\n\n>Androgen Therapy Estrogen imbalance isn't even half the problem, explains Goldstein. "There are 10 sex steroids in all, and only three are estrogens; the other seven are androgens, which most people think of as the male sex hormones. We're finding that three out of four women who see us for lack of desire have serious androgen shortages."\n\nTherapy typically focuses on upping female levels of testosterone. For women, topical formulations are the most common delivery method. Creams have been marketed for men for years, but gels such as Testim and AndroGel get top marks from Goldstein. The big reason: They're more effective and much easier to use. Androgens are also available in pill form—one product, Estratest, combines a type of testosterone with estrogen—but the most exciting news may be the buzz about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a chemical cousin of estrogen and testosterone. Goldstein's research has found that women who take DHEA show substantial improvements in their self-evaluated sexual performance—though he's quick to warn that women shouldn't take it on their own. "It's sold as a supplement, but DHEA is a drug, and we don't totally understand it yet," explains Goldstein. While side effects of topical and oral testosterone therapy can include weight gain, clitoral enlargement, and unwanted hair growth, DHEA use has been linked to even scarier problems including birth defects and cancer.\n\n>Talking Cure A wide range of psychological factors, including depression, anxiety, a history of physical and emotional abuse, and an array of interpersonal relationship problems, can drain a woman's interest in sex. "While we never want to say that problems with sex are all in someone's head, the psychological factors are undeniable and may even be more profound in women than they are in men," says Goldstein. That's the reason all of his patients consult with
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You may need to apply some personal lubricant, a popular one is K-Y Jelly, and there are many others on the market.  The dryness could indicate a slight (yeast) infection, or if you are older and near menopause this situation happens as the hormones change...it problem persists, see your doctor - GP or GYN.  He/she will explain it all to you, or for quick info, perhaps look up 'vaginal dryness' on internet, in books, etc.
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Try exercise and a healthy diet.  Just being in shape can do wonders for one's stamina and often provide the little boost in sexual urge that you need.
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Exercise, eat better (less fat and processed foods), and see your doctor to have your testosterone levels checked if that doesn't seem to be helping.  \n\nAlso, don't let yourself get too stresed out about it, stress can just knock your sex drive down to nothing, and you can get stuck in a vicious circle where worrying about your low sex drive keeps it low.  If that is the case, try meditation or talk to a therapist.  \n\nSome people have a low libido because of internalized issues or stereotypes they have about sex.  If you think that is you, talk to a therapist about it.  Our culture feeds people some weird and inaccurate information about sex and what is "normal" and that sometimes causes people to freak if they don't live up to that unattainable norm.
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There are a lot of reasons women lose interest in sex.  Depression is a big one.  How old is your child?  Could this be postpartum depression?  Some prescription drugs can cause loss of sexual appetite as well.  \n\nAre you showing her attention outside of the bedroom?  Women crave intimacy and many of us need to talk or just be listened to in order to feel like we are important to our spouse.  \n\nAre you making her feel like she is the number one priority in your life? Other than God, your wife should come before EVERYTHING ELSE in your life.  YES, this includes your job, friends, parents, kids, sports, TV & even your computer.  She must "FEEL" loved.\n\nAre you speaking her "Love Language"?  Gary Chaspman wrote a book called the "The Five Languages of Love".  Every married person should read this book.  It helps us understand how to express I love you to our spouse in a way that they will get the message on a regular basis.  There are five love languages that are discussed:\n  1.  Words of Affirmation - Praise her, tell her how great she looks,  tell her what a good job she is doing, ect.\n  2.  Quality Time - One on one paying attention to her needs, wants and desires.\n  3.  Receiving Gifts - Buy her stuff: flowers, jewlery, candles, lingerie, goodies, nic-naks, etc.\n  4.  Acts of Service - Do stuff for her:  Wash the dishes, cook dinner, rub her back, run her errands, take your kid to the park so she can take a nap, anything to lighten her load.\n  5.  Physical touch - NOT SEX!  Touch her in a way that is not going to lead to sex.  Let her know that you enjoy being close to her even if you may not get some right away.  This is kind of like banking.  You can't get money out of the ATM if you haven't made any deposits.  Make deposits in your wifes "love bank" and soon there will be enough to make a withdrawl.\n\nThe last thing that I thought of is maybe she doesn't feel sexy after having a baby if her shape is not as cute as it was or she is just plain tired and needs a rest.  Make sure you complement her in a sincere way so she feels like she is still pretty and desirable.  \n\nDo you have a relative who can babysit for you?  A weekend away just might do the trick.  Make it romantic and cater to her needs.  Light candles, use massage oils, sprinkle rose petals on the bed and make sure she knows that a romantic interlude is going to be ALL about her.  Her wants, desires, needs.  Don't worry, you'll still get yours in the end and she will be a much happier wife.\n\nHAPPY WIFE = HAPPY LIFE!!!  Make her happy!
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I think it's pretty common for a woman in your situation to have a lowered sex drive, but I think it's good that you're concerned and want your groove back! Talk to your doctor, there may be something simple you can do. It could be as simple as a vitamin deficency. Most likely, you're exhausted....or maybe you've got some resentment feelings toward your partner that you haven't wanted to explore...Try to think about that and if you have some, talk them out with him. That may make all the difference! Also, sex leads to more sex...the more you do it, the more you want to do it, so have fun and go for it!
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my mom used estroven to help her menopause. it really helped when she took it regularly.
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My sex drive has declined slightly over the years (I'm almost 52).  I've been married to the same incredibly beautiful woman for 31 years and we still go at it like teenagers.  No, strike that, no teenager ever had sex as good as we have.\n\nI have to say that the reason is probably looking at you in the mirror every morning.  From talking to my friends, the reason most men lost interest is because their women lost interest.  Keep it up and don't be afraid to experiment.  A recent experiment with my wife and I has had unbelievable benefits.
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I knew I had seen this somewhere before and had to go looking for it ...\n\nDid you know that you can tell from the skin whether a person is sexually active or not? \n\n1. Sex is a beauty treatment. Scientific tests find that when woman make love they produce amounts of the hormone estrogen, which make hair shiny and skin smooth. \n\n2. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and makes your skin glow. \n\n3. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic dinner. \n\n4. Sex is one of the safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones up just about every muscle in the body. It's more enjoyable than swimming 20 laps, and you don't need special sneakers! \n\n5. Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases the body endorphin into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being. \n\n6. The more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually active body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones. These subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy! \n\n7. Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. IT IS 10 TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN VALIUM. \n\n8. Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay, preventing plaque build up. \n\n9. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain. \n\n10. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a national antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
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She could try hormone replacement therapy, but only if her cancer doc and gynecologist agree to the regimen.  They need to agree, because sometimes cancers are encouraged by such treatment.  According to traditional Chinese medicine, she needs to cool her body; think of it that her body is "overheating" without being able to regulate (i.e., female hormones) itself.  I would suggest eating soy-based products to help her body with the components she is missing.  This should help alleviate her symptoms and she will be getting high protein in her body to boot....\n\nI would be careful and consult with the doc regarding any herbal remedies to mitigate her menopausal symptoms, because herbs in their raw form aren't necessarily beneficial (due to bacteria, mold, fungus, etc.) and can impact her during a time of low immunity.  Herbs can also interfere with her medication regimen currently and work against her.  Realize that the most important thing right now is to stop the cancer and she may need to just "ride through" the side effects.\n\nTell her to keep "cool" and stay strong...!
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Oh, don't be embarassed!! It's a very normal thing to be concerned about.\n\nMenopause occurs as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to gradually shut down. As the body adapts to the changing levels of natural hormones, vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and palpitations, psychological symptoms such as increased depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings and lack of concentration, and atrophic symptoms such as vaginal dryness and urgency of urination appear. Together with these symptoms, the woman may also have increasingly scanty and erratic menstrual periods.\n\nTechnically, menopause refers to the cessation of menses; whereas the gradual process through which this occurs, which typically takes a year but may last as little as six months or more than five years, is known as climacteric. \n\nThe average onset of menopause is 50.5 years, but some women enter menopause at a younger age. Perimenopause refers to the time preceding menopause, during which the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone diminishes and becomes more irregular. During this period fertility diminishes. Menopause is arbitrarily defined as a minimum of twelve months without menstruation. Perimenopause can begin as early as age 35, although it usually begins much later. It can last for a few months or for several years. The duration of perimenopause cannot be predicted in advance.\n\nMedical treatments for menopausal symptoms have been developed. Most notably, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), has been used to reduce the weakening of bones (known as osteoporosis). However, some women have resisted the implication that menopause is a disorder, seeing it as a natural stage of life. There has also been scientific controversy over whether the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. \n\nIt should be bearable, if not, see your doctor. I've found studies that show a relationship between your mother's menopause and yours. I was told that the age your mother started her menses determined the age you got yours, but that frequently isn't true.\n\nAll the best