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What Causes A Low Libido In Women?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015
Question: I am a 26 year old woman and would like to know why I don't have a sex drive. I am only interested in having sex like once a week( if even that).

I would also like to know if I can do anything to increase my sex drive.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
get the tests done

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Causes for reduced sex drive can be many. Depression, Anxiety, Vaginal infection , pain during sex, dislike for partner, low testosterone or high prolactin, tiredness, work pressure, drug abuse like smoking or ch. alcoholism are some of the reasons. Being overweight and Lack of pleasure due to anorgasmia can also serve as poor appetizer for sex. You need to assess whether you have some of the above reason.

Get serum testosterone (free) at 8AM, blood Sugar and Serum prolactin .

Let me correct you, you have sex drive ,may be less than anticipated because have once a week sex.

DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
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What Causes A Low Libido In Women?

Brief Answer: get the tests done Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Causes for reduced sex drive can be many. Depression, Anxiety, Vaginal infection , pain during sex, dislike for partner, low testosterone or high prolactin, tiredness, work pressure, drug abuse like smoking or ch. alcoholism are some of the reasons. Being overweight and Lack of pleasure due to anorgasmia can also serve as poor appetizer for sex. You need to assess whether you have some of the above reason. Get serum testosterone (free) at 8AM, blood Sugar and Serum prolactin . Let me correct you, you have sex drive ,may be less than anticipated because have once a week sex. DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA