Will I Want Sex After I Start Getting Menopausal Symptoms?

By: WebMann

There is so much about menopause that just talk and speculation that most women have nightmares just thinking about when it will strike. It sounds like a venomous creature that will get you in your sleep. Well let’s talk a bit about what is real and what is blown way out of proportion by the mind.

There are an almost endless supply of questions woman have about menopausal symptoms and sex is right at the top of the list. Of course. “Will I lose my sex drive, when I am no longer a woman?” Ladies, and guys you will be delighted to know that really doesn’t have to happen.

Let’s chat about sex after menopause; What’s true and what aint?

Women are not alone in thinking they are going to lose their sex drive when menopause visits. Men believe it’s going to happen as well. So turn that frown upside down because if there is a lose of sex drive it isn’t because of menopause. As a matter of fact, if you ask women that have already met up with menopause most will tell you their sex drive is stronger than ever, or that it was never effected at all.

The increased sex drive may be directly related to the fact that pregnancy isn’t an issue any longer and now the opportunity for adventure begins, in the bedroom that is.

Something else to note is that aging itself can slow the sex drive down a bit, that’s normal but it in no way means the fun stops, not a chance. Sometimes other ailments in life happen right around the same time as menopause and things that happen to women are just automatically menopause. Certain medications can change the way you feel.

In addition, certain diseases can affect your sex life such as heart disease; diabetes and arthritis. More importantly, the way you see yourself can be just as important a factor in your decreased sex drive as the aforementioned conditions. Our minds can be our own worst enemy, if we don’t have knowledge on our side.

Listen to this ladies!! Studies have been done and studies that are ongoing which are showing that estrogen is not related to changes in sexual response in post menopausal women.

What researchers have found only one issue related to reduced estrogen creation during menopause; and that is, painful sexual intercourse. This is easily remedied and let the games begin.

Another finding asserted that the only women to experience loss of sexual desire during the post menopausal period “were those women who believed that loss of interest in sex is a normal part of the aging process.” This theory asserts that the facts surrounding loss of sexual desire are based solely on fictional assumptions. Isn’t knowledge grand, get excited.

It is always advisable to seek medical assistance to determine the best course of action regarding loss of sexual desire. Don’t let your mind take you places that can hurt you. Studies have shown that these hormonal drugs, which some women take to help them get in the mood, can increase the incidence of breast cancer. Perhaps hormonal replacements like testosterone are not the answer.

To summarize, the loss of sexual desire is not experienced by the majority of menopausal women, loss of sexual desire is not associated with decreased levels of estrogen. If you are experiencing decreased sexual desire after menopause, talk to your doctor to determine what type of treatment he can prescribe that is safe and effective. More importantly, talk to your spouse in an honest and open manner so that he is aware of your feelings. Perhaps there are alternatives you can both use to arouse the sexual desire in each other.

Learning that menopause does not descrease women’s sex drive is important so women that experience can see their doctors. Life is to be enjoyed and being educated makes that easier.

Jenny Mann is a 55 year old wife and mother and she has met with menopause. Jenny is very aware of her health and does all she can to ensure she remains health. Menopause didn’t even slow her down.