What Is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder — And Can Testosterone Help?
Low libido in women is far too common and far too ignored. If you find yourself distressed by a lack of sexual desire, you could be experiencing Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). Women with HSDD often say:
“I love my partner, but I have no sex drive.”
“I miss wanting sex. I miss feeling like myself.”
“It’s like someone turned off a switch and I can’t turn it back on.”
What is HSDD?
HSDD is a medical condition defined by persistently low sexual desire with emotional distress, and it can happen at any age. One common cause is hormonal shifts, which can be triggered from postpartum, perimenopause, birth control, or thyroid issues. One such hormone is testosterone. While often thought of as a “male” hormone, women’s bodies also naturally make small amounts of testosterone, and it directly affects libido, energy, confidence, orgasm intensity, and even that inner sense of vitality. So when tesosterone levels drop, desire often drops with it.
So how do we treat HSDD?
Replacing testosterone through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has shown itself to be a good option for women with HSDD. Although it’s considered off-label in the United States, multiple studies show that treatment with low-dose testosterone can increase sexual desire, improve arousal, and boost the number of satisfying sexual events per month. Side effects at these small doses are typically mild and reversible.
Women who’ve tried it say it feels like something inside finally clicked back on. Others say the shift is subtle but steady - less emotional strain around intimacy, more ease, and more connection.
If you’re struggling with low libido and want answers - not judgement - our clinic in North Port, FL offers personalized hormone testing and treatment options, including testosterone therapy for women. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
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