Post-menopausal women who are looking to boost their libido may be better off seeking alternative health resources, an expert has claimed.
Sex therapist and physician Dr. Domeena Renshaw explained that low sexual desire is often treated as a medical problem by doctors, although it is related to many different factors in a womans life.
She questioned the practice by which some medical professionals quickly prescribe testosterone therapy as a “quick fix” for libido problems.
The use of testosterone for this purpose has been controversial and Renshaw emphasizes that even a small dose may cause unexpected changes in a womans body.
“I am not comfortable prescribing testosterone therapy to my female patients because the long-term side effects have not been studied,” she commented.
Among the possible risks cited by Renshaw were heart problems, excess facial hair, acne and a deepening of the voice.
Some doctors also prescribe estrogen therapy or progestin therapy to address a flagging libido.
Women who are seeking to boost their libido using natural ingredients may be interested in trying nutritional supplements.