my libido packed its bags and left months ago, any chance it may return?

[Ineedanewone]

The title says it all really, it's like a switch has been firmly switched off and I miss it a bit, but just can't be bothered to go looking for it. I saw my GP last week and am due to go back when my blood test results come through to discuss possible hrt options.
I feel irritable, having hot episodes, memory problems ( very not me the last one) and an incredibly itchy, non thrush, vulva.Also only 3 periods in the past 12 months.
My DH is understanding, and does not force the issue, but I wish I could 'feel in the mood'at least ocassionally.
Has anyone got any advice?

[Seaoftroubles]

Bump

[skolastica]

Heading this way myself - looking at herbal supplements: I have agnus casts tincture, which has been Ok but I've got the itchy vulva now too, and agnus castus obviously no help. Have just bought avena sativa tincture (wild oat) and wild yam is next to try. Both are supposed to be good for libido and vaginal lubrication. Sorry not to be more helpful - think it's trial and error for most women.

[erilou38]

HRT perhaps ? Or HRT pessary for the vagina. I'm using them and they have solved the itching and dryness.

[FuckyNellItsHalloween]

Hrt. Don't get a sandpaper tunnel.

[Ineedanewone]

Thanks for the replies and the bump too!
Heard back that my bloods are all ok so seeing my lovely female doc for a chat in a couple of weeks time about hrt options.
I'm thinking a pessary too, but, do they help rekindle the libido or help with the uncomfortable fanjo? Mind you that alone could do the trick

[missbopeep]

Vaginal cream or pessaries will only help with the fanjo. Full HRT might help with libido- as might a toy boy.

[Ineedanewone]

I must try and channel my inner Mrs Robinson as opposed to my inner Miss Marple
Feeling like I'd rather solve a murder mystery, or else it's a mystery I don't murder somebody!!

[Seaoftroubles]

Had to lol at that! Once you are more comfortable you might feel more like it..and the hrt should help too-Goodluck!

[ILoveAFullFridge]

HRT helped me with the discomfort, but not with the libido. Unfortunately. Sorry, not what you wanted to hear! I think I'm Mrs Robinson on the outside and Mrs Marple in the inside.

Can I take the herbal things while on HRT?

BTW you could always ask for bloods to be redone. My levels fluctuated wildly in the first 6-12m. Absolutely clearly meno symptoms, but scan showed eggs in progress in the ovaries, and bloods sometimes showed non-meno levels of hormones. But my response to HRT made it so clear that I needed it!