Sexual dysfunction

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.

What Causes Sexual Dysfunction in Women?

How is Female Sexual Dysfunction Treated?

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 Dysfunction