Why do most women lose their desire for sex after menopause?
144534
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.
33406
I believe that after a hysterectomy, you go through menopause, it causes early menopause., Which includes mood swings.
361030
I think it stops once they die.\n\nFullMoonGoddesss must not have orgasms.\nMenopause has nothing to do with orgasms nor does age.
1018970
Lack of desire is the most common sexual problem in women. It can be caused by problems in a woman's relationship with her partner, stress, fatigue, medications and low levels of the hormones estrogen or androgen. Often, lack of desire is affected by a woman's relationship with her sexual partner. The more a woman enjoys the relationship, the greater the desire for sex.
527025
Husbands do want sex after 10 years.  If one doesnt there might be several reasons, he could have lost interest due to falling out of love, weight gain, health problems, etc...  You first need to find out the real problem before you can start to fix this one.  The only reason he shouldnt want sex is if hes 90.
424463
When you get older body image and looks become of a much lesser value,and you start seeking a companion,someone who gets you and you feel connected to.Believe it or not sex is not everything neither is physical attractiveness.
73374
Genetics. For the same reason a number of people become aroused around death... we 'all' have a built in need to populate. For females this general drive is overridden by an emotional based chemical connection to objects and or people.
5832
Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods.  This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed or stop functioning for any other reason.  About 75% of women report some troublesome symptoms during menopause, but the severity and frequency of symptoms varies from woman to woman. The most common symptoms are hot flashes and vaginal atrophy (this is, the tissue of the vagina becomes thinner, drier, and more delicate, and begins to shrink). As for question #4 not at all.  Depression may be more likely in the years right before menopause. However, it is unclear whether depression is linked to low levels of estrogen or to the many changes women face during their 40s and 50s (such as career or marriage pressures, or care of children or aging parents).\nMany women say that their sexual desire lessens during the time of menopause. In many cases, the cause is physical. For instance, because lower estrogen levels sometimes cause physical changes in a woman's sexual organs, having sex may become uncomfortable or painful so it is important to find out whether there is a physical cause for lack of desire. For some women, taking hormones called androgens can help restore sexual desire.\nSome women find that sexual desire changes because of how they feel about themselves during menopause. Counseling and support groups can help women learn strategies for coping with the physical and emotional changes that occur during menopause.\nIntercourse may be painful when there is not enough moisture in the vagina or when the tissue lining the vagina becomes fragile because of lower estrogen levels in the body. Several methods are available to relieve pain during intercourse. It may sound surprising, but frequent sexual activity is one of the most effective remedies for vaginal dryness. Other remedies include taking a warm bath before intercourse or using lubricants. Short-acting, water-based lubricants, such as K-Y Jelly, supply moisture and are used immediately before intercourse. These products are readily available in grocery stores and pharmacies, usually at a low cost. Long-acting vaginal moisturizers are also available, and can provide extended relief. Vaginal creams containing estrogen are very helpful in relieving the symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness.
641574
mm.. maybe she has just burned to much of her electrolytes and her body needs to replenish them.. I would ask you Dr. maybe she is having a hormone imbalance after sex for so long.. women state that during menopause that they feel like are about to burst into flames they are so hot..
42336
because they are not interested anymore in beautiful women
48440
Menopause is a physical condition where your hormone levels change and you stop have menstrual periods.\n\nIt's also a time of life when you become more introspective.  Your biological clock is all ticked out - you don't have to worry about getting married (if you aren't already) or having children.  Usually your children are raised and gone, so you also have "empty nest" syndrome.\n\nIt's a time when you have the time to re-evaluate your life and what you like to do and be.  Since our life spans are so much longer nowadays, menopause can be a time for starting a new career (like Grama Moses did).  \n\nYour quality of life depends on your knowing yourself and what you like to be/do/have and putting your energy into doing it.  You don't have to eat because you're cooking for others, you can eat what you want when you want.  You tend to eat better (I think) because you are more conscious of your body and how different foods make you feel.\n\nMenopause - a time of life when quality of life does change, hopefully for the better.
935598
The answer depends on whether or not you are talking about the body's response or the conscious mind's. The reason that some women may feel especially aroused after their periods are over is because they know (subconsciously or not) that they have a very low risk of getting pregnant. It may also have to do with the fact that they have just been through an entire week without sex being an option (for most people). This means a lot of sexual interest and attention from their significant other who has been waiting for the bakery to open again. ; )\n\nThe body, however, is at its lowest levels of hormones right after menstuation for the same reason; there is very little chance of conceiving. The hormonal levels peak at around the same time that ovulation occurs (around the 12th to 14th day of their 28 day cycle). During the days of ovulation, the female girly stuff will be transparent and slippery, looking a little like egg white. Her temperature will also increase around this time. So, thanks to evolution, a woman is usually horniest and the easiest to have sex (technically) with when she has the best chance of getting pregnant. Makes sense, but it's a downer if you don't want kids. = )
15672
I am not sure, but I have seen that trend. Perhaps people are unwilling to believe that anyone could completly lack all sexual desire, based on their own point of view of course.  The reality is though, many people, most who are physicly lacking certain hormones are unattracted to either sex sexually, weather or not the skeptics believe it.
1111647
women have more sex drive.they can reach an orgasm six times in a minute.\nmen have to take a break and reach orgasm very fast
1095125
Maybe it's because the single men in their thirties are useless.\nAs for single women in their forties being insatiable, maybe it's because men have forgotten, or never knew, how to please a woman.
364623
How old? Like in their 90's? If so, it's because people revert back to their childhood as they get older and think they are young again, so to the old women the young boys wouldn't seem younger. They would think they were having sex with someone of their own age. :-) I think a better question is "Why do middle aged men want to have sex with young females?" They don't have senility as an excuse! :-)\n\n@--->---
1181015
Age has nothing to do with having sex, enjoying it or even wanting it.  Finding sex might be different but not difficult.  Most hook up happen at church, senior socials, and through mutual friends and family.  \n\nSome men and women also feel that once their partner left (for whatever reason), they don't want to participate with anyone else.\n\nI know a 86 year old woman who still enjoys sex but for the lack of a sex partner has invested in sex toys for her pleasure.  Would she take a man if one becomes available, probably not.\n\nKeep looking and good luck!