Olivia Barredo
October 22, 2022

Have you been keeping a healthy sex life lately? You may or may not be aware that your hormones are in control! If your hormones drop, so does your sexual health! 

Here’s what you need to remember when undergoing a hormonal imbalance and how it affects your sexual health! 

Hormones & Sex Drive: What Does Research Have To Say?

According to a published in 2016 by the Journal of Sexual Medicine, multiple sexual dysfunctions in women were found with greater prevalence. In the last 10 years, sexual dysfunction and sex drive have significantly grown as sexual functioning while low sex drive is linked to the sex hormones, estrogen, and testosterone. 

Signs of Hormonal Imbalance

Decrease in Sex Drive 

A decrease in your libido is one of the first indicators of a hormone imbalance and is characterized by lowered levels of arousal and a lack of interest in sexual activities. 

Orgasm difficulty 

You may find it difficult to achieve orgasm which affects your sexual health. 

Vaginal dryness 

A major time for hormonal changes is menopause which makes intercourse uncomfortable, and your vaginal walls thin out and become less elastic.

What Can You Do to Treat Hormonal Imbalance?

Testosterone replacement therapy is highly recommended when you are going through a hormonal imbalance and will help you restore your sexual desire, and drive. You may also consider the O-shot, which will help you restore your ability to orgasm and improve your sexual, and vaginal functioning.

Experiencing any signs of a hormonal imbalance? We hope you consider these takeaways and consult a doctor for further information and action.