Symptoms of low sex drive in women include:

• Having no interest in any type of sexual activity, including masturbation
• Never or seldom having sexual fantasies or thoughts
• Being concerned by your lack of sexual activity or fantasies

When to see a doctor?

If you’re concerned by your low desire for sex , the solution could be as simple , Dr Caroline will help you during consultation to reveal the reason of the loss of your libido.

Causes

Physical causes:

• Sexual problems. If you have pain during sex or can’t orgasm, it can reduce your desire for sex.
• Medical diseases. Many nonsexual diseases can affect sex drive, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and neurological diseases.
• Medications: Certain prescription drugs, especially antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are known to lower the sex drive.
• Lifestyle habits: A glass of wine may put you in the mood, but too much alcohol can affect your sex drive.  Also, smoking decreases blood flow, which may dull arousal.
• Surgery: Any surgery related to your breasts or genital tract can affect your body image, sexual function and desire for sex.
• Fatigue.

Hormone changes:

Changes in your hormone levels may alter your desire for sex. This can occur during:

• Menopause: Estrogen levels drop during the transition to menopause. This can make you less interested in sex and cause dry vaginal tissues, resulting in painful or uncomfortable sex.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding :Hormone changes during pregnancy, just after having a baby and during breast-feeding can put a damper on sex drive. Fatigue, changes in body image, and the pressures of pregnancy or caring for a new baby also can contribute to changes in your sexual desire.

Psychological status:

• Mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression
• Stress, such as financial stress or work stress
• Poor body image
• Low self-esteem
• History of physical or sexual abuse
• Previous negative sexual experiences.

Relationship 

• Lack of connection with your partner
• Unresolved conflicts or fights
• Poor communication of sexual needs and preferences
• Trust issue

Diagnosis:

• Perform a pelvic exam: During a pelvic exam, Dr Caroline can check for signs of physical changes contributing to low sexual desire, such as thinning of your genital tissues, vaginal dryness or pain-triggering spots.
• Recommend testing: Dr Caroline  may order blood tests to check hormone levels and check for thyroid problems, diabetes, high cholesterol and liver disorders.

Treatment:

Dr. Caroline will help you following her exam and consultation to find a solution for your low libido , her recommendations may include:

• Sex education and counseling.
• Medications
• Hormone therapy.