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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sex stops @ peri.

Most men don’t know this (or figure it out too late).[/quote]

So I thought I was in peri because of hot flashes and hormonal swings (mid 40s) but maybe not because what I'm finding is an incredibly sharp uptick in my sex drive- every day would be great. Or is this a swan song???[/quote]

Jeff created a special Meno/ peri sub forum.  It’s worth at least browsing.

There is a stark and recurring theme there:  changes in libido, beginning in peri.

My informal assessment is about 70-80% experience decreasing/ disappearing libido (pay attention to the thread:  “absolutely repulsed by thought of intimacy” ).

The lucky few, like you PP, report a steady or increased libido.

Also:  the 2 prescription “libido” drugs out there seem like total flops.

In contrast, there are rare doctors who prescribe low-dose testosterone for peri/ menopausal women, for a wide variety of symptom relief (energy, cognitive boost, joint pain, sleep, etc). In the sub forum, T supplementation does seem to boost women’s libido.[/quote]

Thank you, PP!! I remember seeing this now but had somehow forgotten. And for this tl;dr which was super helpful. Bless you![/quote]

Also, if you read them menopause forum, you would know that vaginal estrogen solves the vaginal atrophy, bleeding and tearing problem during sex. Very, very easy fix. [/quote]

A significant proportion of women, potentially around 50%, experience a decrease in libido during perimenopause and menopause, though some studies suggest up to 75% experience changes in sexual function. This decrease is a common, but not universal, symptom, influenced by declining estrogen and testosterone levels, which can also lead to vaginal dryness and pain, as well as psychological factors like mood changes, fatigue, and body image concerns. 
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