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hu55
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Hi just wondered if a woman still has a sex drive the same as before her menopause or does it alter, thanks.
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Hi @hu55
Welcome to the community, thanks for joining us. Hopefully some of our members who can relate to this will be able to answer your questions soon.
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Hi @hu55
I think all women are different so it is impossible to give a general answer to this. Is this about you or someone else?
The NHS website says:Common menopausal symptoms
About 8 in every 10 women will have additional symptoms for some time before and after their periods stop.
These can have a significant impact on daily life for some women.
Common symptoms include:
- hot flushes – short, sudden feelings of heat, usually in the face, neck and chest, which can make your skin red and sweaty
- night sweats – hot flushes that occur at night
- difficulty sleeping – this may make you feel tired and irritable during the day
- a reduced sex drive (libido)
- problems with memory and concentration
- vaginal dryness and pain, itching or discomfort during sex
- headaches
- mood changes, such as low mood or anxiety
- palpitations – heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable
- joint stiffness, aches and pains
- reduced muscle mass
- recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
The menopause can also increase your risk of developing certain other problems, such as weak bones (osteoporosis).
Scope
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Hi @hu55 - good question! In trying to find out the answer to your question I have realized that there isn't a lot of support or guidance about menopause online.
I did find this article about sex and the menopause on WebMD, which you might find interesting or helpful to read. -
I chatted with someone who runs a Menopause Cafe recently and they run these groups because of exactly that @CaderMac There is not much support out there!
The Menopause Cafes are run all over the UK though, so if anyone is interested, take a look!Scope
Senior online community officer -
Womas hour on radio 4 cover different aspects of menopause. Might be worth listening to..
Here is a link to a phone in where womsm and experts share their experiences
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09lw30r
This is Menopause Matters
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/
This is another link to support
https://thebms.org.uk/
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