Most women in their lives experience decreased libido or a “low sex drive” at some point. A low sex drive can be caused by several reasons – varying from temporary lifestyle factors to a persistent medical condition. Unfortunately, many women with sexual problems such as a low sex drive never seek medical attention or help due to the sensitive and personal nature of the subject and suffer in silence.
Dr. Terence Teoh is a Life Member of the Society of Anti-Aging, Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine Malaysia (SAAARM). In this article certified gynecologist and women’s health expert, Dr. Terence Teoh discusses some of the most common causes of low sex drive. He explains some innovative and effective treatments available to treat this problem.
What Causes Low Sex Drive in Women?
1. Lifestyle Causes of Low Sex Drive
A stressful lifestyle correlates to a dip in one’s sex drive. For example, being a parent and having young children around at all times can deprive you of time for (and less interest in) sex. Similarly having a high-stress job can also leave you feeling you are “not in the mood” often. These are very typical, temporary, and normal reasons for lower libido. To alleviate stress, as well as help you achieve a better life balance women can try using stress management techniques, managing time more efficiently, and talking to a therapist. Which can mean more time, and energy, and can help restore interest in a healthy sex drive!
2. Depression and Low Sex Drive
Depression can affect every aspect of a person’s life – physically and mentally – and can negatively impact sex drive as well. Women are 3 times more likely to struggle with depression than men. Depression among women can be devastating – but fortunately, it is treatable. Please seek consultation from a mental health care professional if depression is diminishing your sex drive or any other aspect of your life. If you live in Johor Bahru, Dr. Terence would be happy to refer you to a reputed and trustworthy psychiatrist or therapist.
3. Medication Causes of Low Sex Drive
Ironically, the SSRI medications prescribed to treat depression – including Lexapro, Zoloft, and Prozac – can also further decrease libido. If antidepressants are affecting your sex drive, you can discuss it with your doctor and look into a good alternative non-SSRI antidepressants – such as Wellbutrin – that do not decrease libido as a side effect.
Birth control pills that contain estrogen and progestin can also decrease libido, too. If you suspect that your birth control is negatively affecting your sex drive, schedule an appointment with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK-certified gynecologist Dr. Terence Teoh to discuss alternative contraception options such as low-hormone birth control pills or an IUD. These options may be better for you as they are less likely to interfere with your sex drive.
4. Vaginal Conditions Causing Low Sex Drive
Childbirth, aging, and the hormonal changes of menopause can take a toll on vaginal health that can also contribute to a decrease in a woman’s sex drive. All of these factors can result in vaginal dryness, loss of laxness, and decreased sensitivity. This can make penetration painful and sex that is painful or doesn’t feel good. If you feel pain instead of pleasure during sex, it will most certainly lower your libido!
TREATMENTS FOR LOW SEX DRIVE
Vaginal reconstruction surgery is painful and has a very difficult recovery time period, which encourages women to avoid taking help at all. Fortunately, now there are revolutionary, painless, minimally-invasive vaginal treatments are now available. These treatments have shown promising results and can treat the vaginal problems impacting libido – and dramatically improve a low sex drive!
O Shot for Low Sex Drive
The O-Shot is a new, 100% natural, state-of-the-art treatment for women than can improve sexual sensitivity, tighten the vagina, make sex less painful – and increase your sex drive! The O Shot – or “Orgasm Shot” – is clinically proven to increase natural vaginal lubrication, and to help women achieve better, more frequent orgasms.
It is a simple in-office procedure, a one-time, injection with no downtime. It is offered by Dr. Terence Teoh in Pinnacle Figure, JB office. Since it is a patent procedure he is among very few certified practitioners in Malaysia and Singapore who can legally administer this injection. The O Shot uses the body’s natural healing powers to stimulate cellular rejuvenation in the vagina. The treatment uses PRP (Platelet Rich Protein) which is extracted from the patient’s blood and injected into the vagina and clitoris.
Topical numbing cream is applied, for a pain-free procedure. As there are no foreign elements are used there are no negative side effects if administered correctly by a certified practitioner. Now this incredible treatment for low sex drive and improved orgasm is available at Pinnacle Figure, JB.
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation for Low Sex Drive
Laser vaginal rejuvenation is a safe, comfortable, non-surgical technology that tightens and restores vaginal tissue.
Laser vaginal rejuvenation helps:
- Remedy vaginal laxity and dryness
- Eliminate pain during intercourse,
- Enhances sexual sensation
The Laser vaginal rejuvenation process takes less than 15 minutes in our Pinnacle Figure, JB office. It requires no anesthetic, just a slender, warm wand that is briefly inserted into the vagina. This wand contains a gentle fractional CO2 laser, the laser energy increases circulation and lubrication in the vagina. It also triggers the natural rejuvenation process and tightens vaginal tissue. All of these results can dramatically improve a woman’s sexual sensation and sex drive.
Laser vaginal rejuvenation is quick and pain-free with no downtime or recovery period post-treatment.
