i have other health problems and and on several medications i have ask and ask doctore about this no one wants to give me an answer
2006-09-08 18:25:38 · 14 answers · asked by anna b 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
at 42 your sex drive will naturally diminish, especially for a woman, since menopause can be a factor. the medications you are on are also probably the culprit--make sure you sit down with your doctor and tell him/her your issue and suggest that you be put on medication to help increase your sex drive, or possibly switch the ones you currently are on that might be causing the problem. you can not be shy or passive with your doctor--believe me, they have seen and heard a lot. don't be embarrassed.
2006-09-08 18:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change doctors.. nobody that can give u a straight up answer and address your concerns deserves the benefit of lining their bank accounts with your money. You didn't say what medications you were taking or what the health problems were... my guess is that you are having side effects from the medications you are taking... I was on a combination of medication about 7 years ago and it totally wiped out my even caring if I ever had sex again, not to mention it made me feel like a zombie.... and if it's not that in your case, get your tsh levels checked for thyroid disease... you're only a year younger than me and at this age, we are supposed to be in our prime sexually... so tell the current doctor he can either take his time and answer your concerns or go ahead and refer you to someone who will and to go ahead and transfer your medical records there. The heck with these jerk ones that dont wanna take their time and address their patients concerns and issues!!!
2006-09-08 18:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by someone s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anna - no libido is a BIG symptom of estrogen dominance!
Of course, it can also be a side effect of any number of your medications. Check these symptoms of estrogen dominance. How many do you have?
Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance
Although you can test your blood or saliva for estrogen dominance, it is relatively easy to tell whether you may be suffering from an imbalance by looking at the following symptoms typical of excess estrogen and progesterone depletion:
Acceleration of the aging process
Allergy symptoms, including asthma, hives, rashes, sinus
Congestion
Bloating
Breast enlargement
Breast tenderness
Breast cancer
Cold hands and feet
Copper excess
Cramps
Decreased sex drive
Depression with anxiety or agitation
Early onset of menstruation
Fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips and thighs
Fatigue
Foggy thinking
Gallbladder disease
Hair loss
Headaches
Hypoglycemia
Heavy menstrual flow (must rule out ovarian cysts or fibroids)
Carbohydrate cravings
Certain types of acne
Weight gain through the hips, thighs and tummy
Mood swings
Loss of libido (no sex drive)
Water retention
Irregular periods
Uterine fibroids
PMS
Fibrocystic breasts
Depression
Endometriosis
Infertility
Early miscarriage
Inability to lose weight
Cervical dysphasia
Dry skin and eyes
2006-09-08 18:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by A Healthier You 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that cholesterol lowering drugs can have a negative effect on your sex drive. Doctors don't like to share that information because they don't want you to stop taking the drugs. They might be trying to protect you from a heart attack, by reducing the amount of cholesterol you've accumulated, but there's also money in selling drugs, so I suspect it's possible they may be interested in reducing the amount of money you've accumulated too.
2006-09-08 18:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medications are a big part of it. Demand answers from your doctor, if he/she doesn't help you, get a new Dr.
2006-09-08 18:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by ask me ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOOD, i hate seeing scrappy old ladies walkin around struttin their noodle arms and wrinkles. you're out of the game lady, past your time, no shame in it just buy a buuuzzzzzzz toy
2006-09-08 18:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by charlesxavierbennet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-depressives will do that as well as anything that, there other meds that do it as well. Poor health in itself can suck your sex life pretty dry.
2006-09-08 18:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try DNC at any clinic. You may feel better
2006-09-08 20:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by Gopal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aging
hormone imbalace
this link will get u back on track
2006-09-08 18:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 38 and lost mine entirley due to menopause....yes i know i am not a likely candidate due to my age but i am going through it and it sux........
2006-09-08 18:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋