{"id":2691,"date":"2022-06-23T07:50:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T07:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toplinemultist.wpengine.com\/theme4\/?p=2691"},"modified":"2022-06-23T07:50:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T07:50:18","slug":"hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder-hsdd-find-more-out-about-low-libido-in-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/levine-plastic-surgery\/2022\/06\/23\/hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder-hsdd-find-more-out-about-low-libido-in-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): Find More Out About Low Libido In Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fluctuating sexual desire can happen naturally at specific points in a woman’s lifetime. Both the highs and lows can be associated with changes in romantic relationships and other major events such as menopause and pregnancy. Certain mood disorder meds can also be responsible for low sex drive in women. In that respect, low libido in women that coincides with significant life events, especially those that are stressful, doesn’t have to mean that the woman is suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Still, if the issues with sexual arousal persist and start affecting the quality of one’s lifestyle, <\/span>evaluation and treatment of sexual dysfunction<\/span><\/a> may be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Different kinds of diminished sexual arousal and desire are often referred to as hypoactive sexual desire disorder or HSDD for short. A woman is typically diagnosed with HSDD when the lack of sexual arousal and activity is recurring and persistent, so much so that it’s also causing stress, frustration, and personal distress.<\/span><\/p>\n

HSDD is also often diagnosed in cases when the lack of a woman’s sexual desire cannot be attributed to medical\/emotional issues, use of certain meds, or other sexual disorders. The key to proper diagnosis is when this low sex drive in women persists for six months or more.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, it’s not so simple and straightforward to diagnose and treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women. What’s more, due to the nature of this condition, many women feel embarrassed and hesitant and choose not to pursue the matter or seek help. If you feel distressed and troubled because of low libido, you can fully trust doctor <\/span>Fern F. TaiSenChoy-Bent, MD<\/span><\/a>, and receive the treatment and support that you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common HSDD symptoms are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n