How is the
diagnosis of low sex drive made in women?
Having low
sex drive is often due to lack of interests or desire and may often be
associated with stress. In many cases, the diagnosis can be made just based on
the history you provide. However, in some cases, your doctor may perform a
pelvic exam especially if you have pain during sexual intercourse. In other
cases, the pelvic exam may reveal vaginal dryness and tender spots. In middle
aged and menopausal women, other routine tests may include looking at levels of
blood sugars and function of the liver and kidney.
Since treatment of low sex
drive is not within the realm of general physicians, it is most likely you will
be referred to a therapist. I can tell you right now, sex therapists are rip
off artists and will scam you of 1000s of dollars. Do you really believe that
listening to some bogus hogwash by a therapist (eg Dr Phil) is going to reverse
your low sex drive? If you do, you deserved to be scammed.
