What Are the Effective Treatments for Low Libido Related to Hormonal Imbalances?

Reviewed by Garrett Kneese, MD, MPH

Family Medicine

Fixing low libido from hormone imbalances can be done by using hormone replacement therapy and healthy lifestyle changes, and sometimes adding counseling or other treatments to help balance hormones and improve desire.

Explanation

When low libido is caused by hormone problems, one way to help is to bring hormone levels back to normal. For men, low testosterone is often the reason, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can help boost sex drive. Hormone replacement works by giving your body the hormones it is missing so that you feel more energetic and interested in sex. In addition to hormone changes, other things can help. Improving sleep, eating healthy foods, and getting regular exercise all help your body work better and may raise your mood too, which can make you feel more interested in being intimate.

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Some people also find that talking to a counselor or joining a support group helps if stress or relationship issues are a part of the problem. It is important to work with a doctor to check your hormone levels and decide what treatment is best. By using a mix of therapy to balance your hormones and taking care of your general health, many people see improvements in their libido.
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