Natural Health: My sex drive has disappeared since starting menopause 

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has come a long way since it was first available — we now know that it is not a simple one-size-fits-all approach.
Natural Health: My sex drive has disappeared since starting menopause 

For a comprehensive plan, it is critical to find a women’s hormone specialist — a GP who specialises in this area, a gynaecologist, or an endocrinologist — for an in-depth assessment, HRT prescription, and, in many cases, nutritional and lifestyle suggestions.

I used to enjoy sex with my partner, even on days when I was tired after work and putting the children to bed. 

But since I’ve started menopause, my libido has all but disappeared. And it doesn’t help that I also have vaginal dryness. What can I do?

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