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Desire is an innately human experience and not necessarily linked to a time of a woman’s life or whether she has a partner. Of women reporting their sexual complaints desire is usually sited as their most common and their most distressing problem. Libido problems are often linked with problems of arousal orgasm or both. And of individuals reporting low desire they report extreme dissatisfaction with their sexuality.
            Once a woman has decreased sexual desire her life is negatively impacted with many women reporting poor self-image, poor self-esteem, mood instability, depression and this then translates into strained relationships with their partners.
Sexuality is stimulated by estrogen, testosterone, and the brain chemicals dopamine norepinephrine and melanocortin and oxytoxin. Sexual function is inhibited by serotonin, prolactin and endogenous opioids. Desire originates in the hypothalamus and by activating the brain dopamine system. Other areas kick in such as the limbic system. Sexual response is then moderated by the serotonin system. And your diet can heighten these chemical responses.
There are also two medications approved for libido enhancement, so it may be time to come in to see if either is right for you. womenshealthpractice.com

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