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No sexual desire

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TidyTealRobin · 20/05/2025 16:14

It is rather a tricky one, but ever since I have had menopause, my sex life has dried up completely. I mean really nothing, not even any arousal from masturbation. I am in a stable relationship and have no issues with cuddles and kisses. I have also developed depression and take pills for it. But I have had depression and pills before and it has never switched off like this ever. Anybody familiar with this? I am on hrt. Changed from evorel conti to sequi because of endometrial thickening. Some investigations for cancer inconclusive. My gp and psychiatrist changes the topic to can I cook, clean etc. So it is difficult to get an answer. Am I alone in this experience? Is this normal? Will things change or can I expect to live the rest of my life as an asexual being?

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JinglingSpringbells · 20/05/2025 16:50

Testosterone is now prescribed alongside HRT for libido.
You may have to go privately.
Search previous threads and experiences here.

backinthebox · 23/05/2025 18:23

Testosterone. But don’t expect overnight improvement, it took some months for mine to work. It is definitely working though!

urghhh47 · 23/05/2025 18:31

Antidepressants that I'd had no problem with in early adulthood killed my libido and ability to orgasm in peri. I came off them and I have no problems with libido now. I'm not on hrt but know that women have success with testosterone for libido.

TidyTealRobin · 25/05/2025 18:27

Thank you all who posted such helpful replies. I also suspect the antidepressant may be responsible. I'll try changing that before testosterone. Thanks.

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