Discussing sexual dysfunction is often uncomfortable for both men and women. Our hormone specialists at Rejuvime Medical understand the hesitation you may feel talking about your sex life, especially if you’re finding it difficult to become aroused. Rest assured, declining libido is commonly associated with age-related hormonal imbalances, and we can treat sexual dysfunction with hormone replacement therapy at our Louisiana and Mississippi clinics.
Being unable to attain and maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse or activity strains relationships. If a decrease in testosterone production is contributing to erectile dysfunction (ED), testosterone replacement therapy can improve the condition. ED isn’t always an inability to achieve an erection. For some men, it can be an inconsistency to do so, or it can be the inability to sustain it for extended periods of time.
Testosterone levels gradually decline as men age, starting at about age 30. Men often experience reduced sex drive as they enter andropause but can continue to achieve and sustain erections. In fact, low testosterone (low T) isn’t the most common reason for ED. However, low T can lead to many changes affecting the quality of men’s lives, including the ability to reach or maintain an erection. Hormone therapy can boost libido and, in some cases, help men overcome erectile dysfunction.
Thanks to TV commercials, most people have heard about erectile dysfunction in men. Fewer people know that women can also experience sexual dysfunction, especially after menopause. A reduced sex drive (low libido) and difficulty reaching orgasm are the most common signs of hormone-related sexual dysfunction among women. These changes don’t necessarily bother all women, but for many, it detracts from their quality of life. Other types of sexual dysfunction that affect women are painful intercourse and vaginal dryness.
There are several reasons—including many that can be interrelated—that a woman may experience sexual dysfunction. Among these are hormonal changes related to menopause. Declining estrogen levels after menopause can result in genital tissue changes and reduced sexual responsiveness. Less estrogen leads to decreased blood flow to the pelvic region, resulting in less genital sensation and needing more time to build arousal and reach orgasm.
Unfortunately, the lack of desire can lead to other symptoms of sexual dysfunction. The vaginal lining of a woman who isn’t sexually active becomes thinner and less elastic, which in turn can lead to painful intercourse and reduce any desire to have sex. This can also lead to anxiety or depression, which are also conditions that can cause sexual dysfunction.
Hormonal changes that occur after having a baby and during breastfeeding can also lead to vaginal dryness and affect a woman’s sexual desire.
If the symptoms associated with sexual dysfunction bother you, hormone replacement therapy is one available treatment. Estrogen and testosterone both play important roles in a woman’s sexual wellness. Estrogen improves sexual function by increasing the tone and elasticity of the vagina, which increases vaginal blood flow and enhances lubrication. Estrogen therapy isn’t the only treatment offered for women experiencing sexual dysfunction. We also perform platelet-rich plasma (PRP) vaginal rejuvenation at our Metairie, Louisiana, clinic. PRP injections treat various symptoms associated with sexual wellness. We produce PRP by drawing your blood and then spinning it in a centrifuge, isolating the platelet-rich plasma that contains growth factors to promote vaginal health.
We also may recommend vaginal dermal filler injections to add volume to the tissues around the G-spot.
Sexual wellness is an important part of your overall physical and emotional health. If you’re bothered by a low sex drive or other sexual dysfunction, hormone replacement therapy at our clinics in Baton Rouge, the New Orleans area, and other locations in Louisiana and Mississippi can help improve your quality of life. Request a consultation online or call one of our offices to get started.
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