Does female sexual desire increase or decrease at menopause?
Some women report an increase while others report a decrease in sexual desire at menopause. Increase in sexual desire may be because of relative freedom from pregnancy and hence one may respond and perform with greater enthusiasm. Some women harbor the misconception that ption that menopause marks the end of their sexual career and this fear increases their sexual drives as an affirmation of their femininity. During menopause (or even a few years earlier), a reduction in the secretion of the ovarian hormones may cause atrophy of the vaginal epithelium which leads to reduction in lubrication and hence pain at the time of sexual intercourse. This causes a decline in sexual desire and a woman tends to avoid sexual overtures.
Some women report an increase while others report a decrease in sexual desire at menopause. Increase in sexual desire may be because of relative freedom from pregnancy and hence one may respond and perform with greater enthusiasm. Some women harbor the misconception that ption that menopause marks the end of their sexual career and this fear increases their sexual drives as an affirmation of their femininity. During menopause (or even a few years earlier), a reduction in the secretion of the ovarian hormones may cause atrophy of the vaginal epithelium which leads to reduction in lubrication and hence pain at the time of sexual intercourse. This causes a decline in sexual desire and a woman tends to avoid sexual overtures.
