Abstract
Libido-or sexual desire-can be affected by several factors. Sexual motivation, emotional intimacy and sexual skills of the couple, psychological and biological factors and sex hormones-including estrogens and androgens-all play roles. Decreased levels of androgens in late reproductive years contribute to the decline in sexual interest/desire in older women. Several investigators agree that androgens influence libido and behavior but not activity or response-such as lubrication and orgasm.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-59 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Reproductive Medicine
- General Psychology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Urology