I'm a 54-year-old woman. What can I take to boost my libido? 

Megan Sheppard offers advice on natural health in her weekly column

Damiana,Turnera diffusa, is used as a herbal medicine to boost sex drive.  

Is there a herb or supplement I could take to boost my libido? I'm a 54-year-old woman who is otherwise fit and well.

A. One of the places to begin is to check the medications you currently use. Your GP can review your medications and if necessary change your prescription to something less likely to affect your libido.