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Podcast: Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan
Episode: 5 Proven Ways to Bring Back Sexual Desire After 40
Description: Decreased sexual desire is the most common concern I hear about changing sexuality during perimenopause and menopause.
In this video, I discuss how we diagnose low libido, what may be contributing to it, and the treatment options that can genuinely help. You may hear the term Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). This is a medical diagnosis used when a persistent drop in desire creates distress for a woman or strain within a relationship. Evaluation involves a thoughtful clinical conversation, review of health history, and often the use of a validated tool such as the Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS).
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