If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel like your libido has disappeared, you’re not alone (and you don’t have to accept it as inevitable).
Many women experience a decline in sexual desire, vaginal dryness, and discomfort during perimenopause and menopause, but here’s the truth: great sex doesn’t have to be a thing of the past.
Functional and longevity medicine can help you restore your sexual vitality, comfort, and confidence by addressing the root causes of these changes. Whether it’s hormone imbalance, the aftereffects of childbirth, or post-hysterectomy challenges, there are effective, science-backed solutions that can transform your sex life.
Why Your Sex Drive Changes in Perimenopause and Beyond
Women’s bodies are complex and beautifully unique. Our hormones fluctuate monthly, shift dramatically during pregnancy and postpartum, and then change again during perimenopause and menopause.
These changes can have a profound effect on libido, arousal, and even physical comfort during sex.
Key Factors That Impact Women’s Libido and Sexual Function:
- Hormone Imbalance: Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (yes, women need testosterone too!) play a critical role in sexual desire, vaginal lubrication, and pleasure. As these hormones decline, so does your libido.
- Vaginal Dryness & Discomfort: Lower estrogen levels can lead to thinning vaginal tissues, decreased lubrication, and even pain during intercourse.
- Childbirth & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Pregnancy and delivery can weaken pelvic floor muscles, leading to less sensation, difficulty with orgasm, and even urinary incontinence.
- Hysterectomy & Surgical Menopause: Women who undergo hysterectomy (with or without ovary removal) often experience more severe hormone shifts, leading to a rapid decline in libido and sexual comfort.
- Chronic Stress & Poor Sleep: High cortisol (the stress hormone) and sleep disturbances common in midlife can further suppress sex drive.
- Medication Side Effects: Antidepressants, hormonal birth control, and other medications can contribute to low libido.
Functional & Longevity Medicine: The Key to Getting Your Libido Back
Traditional medicine often treats sexual dysfunction with band-aid solutions, but functional and longevity medicine takes a root-cause approach, using advanced diagnostics and regenerative therapies to restore balance, optimize hormones, and rejuvenate your sexual health.
Advanced Testing: Understanding What Your Body Needs
The first step in addressing low libido is accurate testing. At Nava Health, we use:
- Comprehensive Hormone Testing – Identifies deficiencies in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.
- Adrenal & Cortisol Testing – Helps assess stress levels that could be dampening your sex drive.
- Micronutrient & Thyroid Testing – Ensures your body has the nutrients and thyroid balance necessary for energy and libido.
Regenerative & Functional Medicine Solutions for Better Sex
Once we pinpoint the cause of your sexual health concerns, we create a personalized plan to restore desire, pleasure, and comfort using cutting-edge treatments:
1. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Customized bioidentical hormones can restore your natural balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, helping to:
- Improve libido and desire
- Increase vaginal lubrication
- Enhance sensitivity and orgasm
2. Exion Emfemme 360 – Revolutionary Vaginal Rejuvenation
Exion Emfemme 360 is an advanced radiofrequency treatment that tightens vaginal tissues, improves lubrication, and enhances sensation—all non-invasively!
3. Emsella for Stronger Pelvic Floor & Better Orgasms
Emsella uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) therapy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, leading to:
- Increased vaginal tightness
- Stronger, more frequent orgasms
- Improved bladder control
4. The O-Shot (PRP for Sexual Health & Sensitivity)
The O-Shot (Orgasm Shot) is a regenerative treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your own blood to enhance sexual pleasure. Benefits include:
- Increased arousal & orgasm intensity
- Enhanced natural lubrication
- Improved vaginal tissue health
5. Integrative Therapies for Overall Sexual Health
- Targeted Supplements: Maca root, ashwagandha, and DHEA can boost libido naturally.
- Acupuncture & Stress Reduction: Helps balance cortisol and promote relaxation for improved desire.
- IV Therapy & Nutrition Support: Optimizes cellular health for energy and stamina.
The Bottom Line: You Deserve a Great Sex Life at Any Age
Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being, and no woman should have to suffer in silence. Whether you’re experiencing a lack of desire, vaginal discomfort, or frustration with your changing body, functional and longevity medicine can help you reclaim your confidence, pleasure, and intimacy.
If you’re ready to restore your libido, enhance your pleasure, and feel empowered in your body again, schedule a consultation with our expert team at Nava Health. With advanced diagnostics and innovative therapies, great sex after 40 (and beyond) is absolutely possible!
Don’t Settle for “Just Okay” – Take Control of Your Sexual Health Today!
Schedule a consultation now and rediscover the best sex of your life.
Dr. Sadia Ali attended FIU in her hometown of Miami, Florida, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. She attended medical school at USF Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, and completed her Family Medicine Residency Training at Atrium Health in Concord, North Carolina.
Dr. Ali completed her medical training in Winter Park, Florida, where she was a Junior Faculty and became fellowship-trained in Women’s Health & Obstetrics. Dr. Ali is also trained in functional, aesthetic & obesity medicine.