Now accepting Telehealth appointments. Schedule a virtual visit.
Skip to main content

What’s Causing My Lack of Interest in Sex?

What’s Causing My Lack of Interest in Sex?

Your sex drive — or libido — naturally has highs and lows throughout your life, and the causes of these fluctuations are complex. Your age, emotional state, physical health, and relationship status all impact how interested you are in sex. 

Dr. Christopher J. Riegel not only helps his patients pinpoint the root of their low libido, but also creates customized treatment plans that help bring back the desire for sex. Plus, we offer other services you may be interested in. 

Multiple factors affect your desire for sex

Your sex drive involves a delicate balance of many factors, including medical, situational, and psychological influences. When they get out of whack, you could lose your interest in sex.  These factors include:

How you feel about yourself also plays a significant role in whether you want to have sex with your partner. If you have low self-esteem, you’re likely going to want to distance yourself from intimacy, rather than embrace it. 

The biggest culprit that causes low sex drive: Hormonal imbalance

Your amazing endocrine system oversees the production and release of hormones, which are the body’s chemical messengers. However, your sex hormones — estrogen, testosterone, and androgen for women, and testosterone for men — shift throughout our lives. 

Did you know that the older you get, the more likely it is that your interest in being sexually active will pale in comparison to when you were between 20 and 30? This is because your hormone levels are half of what they were in your young adult years.  

For women, the major transitions through menopause and the perimenopause phase that precedes it, can cause estrogen levels to plummet, along with the desire for sex. 

Discomfort during sex due to vaginal dryness and vaginal tissue thinning makes sex painful too. Throw in sleep problems and discomfort from hot flashes, and a romantic evening is hard to come by.  

Men must rely totally on testosterone, the only sex hormone they produce, for the robustness of their libidos. On average, men produce about 1% less testosterone with each successive year after they turn 30. They may also be diagnosed with low testosterone, which is when a man’s testes simply don’t produce enough testosterone. This would be devastating to your sex life. 

Sexual performance tensions can also plague men suffering from a hormone imbalance, and these may lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). 

Is there any way for my hormones to get back to normal? 

Fortunately, yes. The Riegel Center offers innovative bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for men and women, which addresses the problems that sex hormone deficits create. 

And though there are many types of hormone therapy out there, the regimen we offer is uniquely superior because Dr. Riegel has created these hormones himself. They replicate their naturally made counterparts precisely.  

How does hormone replacement therapy work?

When you meet with Dr. Riegel either virtually or in person, he raises your awareness about the diverse benefits of hormone replacement therapy and how it can affect your mood, energy, and sex drive for the better! 

The first step is getting your blood drawn at the nearest LabCorp office. The results are forwarded to our office so Dr. Riegel can create a hormone formula that’s completely tailored to you. It’s made to return your hormone levels — and your interest in connecting sexually — to the levels from your early adulthood. 

Dr. Reigel monitors you closely when you start receiving BHRT to further tweak your hormone treatment. This way he can ensure that you’re getting exactly the treatment you need. Aside from getting a blood test every six months, you’re good to go. 

The chemical advantages in your customized treatment translate to more energy overall, but very importantly, increased interest in sex. We’ve had patients report enviable results, and there’s no substitution for connecting — or reconnecting — with your partner again.

Another incredibly innovative service Dr. Riegel has made available to his patients is hormone treatment via 21st century accessibility. If you meet with Dr. Riegel virtually, he can customize your hormone blend and send it to you through UPS, no matter what state you live in. 

Don’t spend another day wondering why you’re missing the days when you were sexually satisfied. Call our Plano, Texas, office at 972-525-5959 to secure time with Dr. Riegel or request an appointment online.

You Might Also Enjoy...

The Benefits of Sleep Management

The Benefits of Sleep Management

Struggling to get enough rest? Discover how sleep management can transform your health, mood, and performance. Keep reading to discover the benefits and start sleeping better tonight!
How Does Testosterone Affect Aging?

How Does Testosterone Affect Aging?

As you get older, numerous processes in your body change. One example is that you make less collagen and elastin, which is why you begin to develop smile creases. Another is that your hormone levels begin to decrease, leading to surprising changes.
The Secret to Boosting Your Libido During Menopause

The Secret to Boosting Your Libido During Menopause

Menopause is called “the change of life” for good reason — it brings lots of changes. For many women, one change is a decline in sexual desire. Here’s how we can help restore your libido and improve your quality of life.
Ways Hormones Affect Your Appearance

Ways Hormones Affect Your Appearance

Many people think of hormones only in terms of reproductive health. But hormones play other roles, including those affecting how we look. Here’s how hormones could take a toll on your appearance — and how we can help.
The Link Between Hormones and Sleep

The Link Between Hormones and Sleep

When you experience sleep difficulties without a clear cause, it may be due to hormone imbalances. Learn more about how your hormones can affect your ability to get the rest you need and what you can do to sleep well at night.