Anonymous wrote:Early 50s and I think I’m in peri? But I’ve noticed in the last 5-6 years I have not wanted any sexual contact. It is never on my mind and there is no desire for it. I feel bad for my DH because he has been so patient and very understanding. He is always very romantic and tries, but I see some frustration as I turn him away. I know he has a big libido and has always been in overdrive mode, even as he gets older. Not sure how he deals. (Not that I would understand.) I don’t know what to do. HRT?
I’m in menopause and went on HRT a year or so after onset. It hadn’t done anything to restore my once very high libido. I couldn’t care less if I ever have sex again, but I’m single so that’s a perfectly acceptable status quo for me.
My understanding is that testosterone is more useful in restoring sex drive, but it can have some unpleasant side effects so you’ll want to weight the risk/beenfit analysis with your GYN or PCP.