Patient's question:
Why do some women have low libidoDoctor's answer:
Hello, female sexual dysfunction is usually closely related to "gynecological diseases" or the "abuse" of certain medications. Clinical statistics show that women suffering from sexual dysfunction are three times more likely than men. So, where do the reasons for the premature termination and occurrence of disorders in female sexual activity lie? On the one hand, it is related to social customs, where people tend to believe that the arrival of menopause marks the end of sexual activity. Habits have become a threshold for women. On the other hand, it is related to the daily use (abuse) of certain medications, where drugs are the "culprit" behind female sexual apathy, or to put it bluntly, certain drugs are the root cause of female sexual problems.Long-term research in the medical field has proven that many commonly used medications can affect both men and women, leading to low libido or even complete loss of sexual desire. For men, these drugs can impact erectile and ejaculation functions; for women, they can delay or inhibit sexual climax, leading to infertility.
In recent years, people have paid close attention to the sexual issues caused by psychotropic drugs such as Valium, Librium, and barbiturates, which have been discovered and taken seriously. Antihistamines like perphenazine and amitriptyline (which can temporarily reduce anxiety while enhancing sexual function) often accompany strong sedative effects, reducing sexual response and desire. Additionally, the muscle relaxation caused by these drugs inhibits the ability to achieve sexual climax. Antidepressants like chlorpromazine can lead to insufficient vaginal congestion, making sexual arousal difficult, obstructing or even eliminating sexual climax. Although these unavoidable side effects may disappear after discontinuing the medication, the condition often does not allow for stopping the medication.
Commonly used antihypertensive drugs, such as spironolactone, clonidine, and