Female Libido Problems Treatment by Drugs and Natural Therapies

The loss of sexual drive and activity amongst women is a common problem. There can be many reasons including illness, hormone imbalance, dry vaginal making sex painful, stress, amongst others.

This article aims to identify some reasons behind female libido problems. The treatment by drugs and natural therapies will be described. This will give the reader more knowledge to help them make objective decisions regarding their own treatment.

There are psychological reasons that can cause a woman to lose interest in sex. These can include stress, anxiety, guilt and depression. These can be addressed through therapy, however, this article is not going to cover these in detail.

Physiological causes of female libido problems can be caused by reduced hormone levels. The menopause can see dramatic changes in a woman's hormonal levels and have a resulting affect on her sexual interest. Age can have an effect on female libido. Already stated illness and low hormonal levels can caused reduced libido and these are more common in older age.

Drug Treatment For Female Libido Problems

At present there are no pharmaceutical drugs to specifically help with female HSDD (hypoactive sexual desire disorder). However, some women believe that they get benefit from the male drug 'Viagra', and some from using testosterone patches. Trials carried out by the major drug companies do not appear to prove the connection.

Natural Therapies For Female Libido Problems

Black Lead: Graphites at one time was prepared from drawing pencils. In homeopathy, it has been used in homeopathy to treat soreness of the vagina and pain in ovaries and uterus, night sweats and lack of energy.

Chaste Berry: Agnus castus, the berries of this purple beauty have been used in homeopathy to treat reproductive disorders women.

Chocolate: contains high levels of 'PEA' (phenylethylamine) which can have a stimulant effect and is a natural anti-depressant.

Damiana: is a small shrub with fragrant yellow flowers, and is native to Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. It has long been a domestic medicine in Mexico, where it is as a tonic and as an aphrodisiac. In homeopathy, it has been used to treat amenorrh?a, dysmenorrh?a, and leucorrh?a in the women, lowered libido in both men and women, and to dispel fatigue.

European Barberry: Berberis vulgaris is a shrub native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. It was used in early times to make a natural yellow dye, and the berries are used in Europe and elsewhere to make jam. In homeopathy, Berberis is used to treat low libido and pain in vagina and uterus during mensus, and during intercourse.

False Gromwell: Onosmodium virginianum is a member of the American branch of the Borage family. Used in homeopathy for loss of desire in both men and women, also for fibroids and severe uterine cramps in women, itching of vulva, pain and pressure in ovaries.

Oats: Avena sativa are said to increase blood flow to the female genitalia and increase vaginal lubrication.

Poisonous Lettuce (Opium Lettuce): Lactuca virosa contains Lactucin, a bitter substance common to all lettuces but strongest in Lactuca. It has a soporific action, and was used in early homeopathy in place of Opium to quiet nervousness and induce sleep. Also helpful for women with irregular periods-mood swings.

St. Ignatius Bean: Ignatia amara native to the Philippine Islands, has a long history of homeopathic use for "change of life" issues, especially as they relate to mood swings, hot flashes, painful periods and anxiety.

Wild Yam: Dioscorea villosa is a potent source of 'diosgenin', a chemical that resembles female sex hormones.

It can be seen that there is no easy answer to a woman suffering libido problems. The use of natural therapies, psychological counseling, and the patience of an understanding partner may well be the best path to follow.

The reader should now possess more knowledge to enable them to make a more objective decision regarding their own treatment. Did you find this article useful? If you did please follow these links.