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Over a period of time I have lost all feeling in my clitoris and my sex drive is gone, too. I was thinking it might be a loss of hormones. Is there some kind of medicine, herbs, or cream that could bring it back. My boyfriend and I would be very thankful.
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Answer:
by Joy Davidson: ()
A woman can lose sensation in her clitoris for a variety of reasons. Below is an outline of some the most common ones, but be sure to check out your situation with your own doctor:
*Hormonal fluctuations. Hormonal changes can certainly play a role in reducing clitoral sensation and diminishing a woman’s desire to make love. Many women approaching menopause find that the gentle touches which once felt electric seem barely palpable. Hormone replacement therapy (medicinal or herbal) along with testosterone taken orally or prescribed as a cream applied to the genitals, can help bring back that lusty feeling.
* Disease processes. These can disrupt blood flow to the genital area (that’s how your clitoris engorges and becomes more sensitive)
and thwart nerve conduction pathways. Clitoral adhesions, pudendal nerve compression, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, and spinal disc disease often directly effect sensation. However, you’ll need to consult a physician who is expert in sexual medicine if you wish to be tested and diagnosed. On a more optimistic note, the use of Viagra is currently being studied in women who have lost sensitivity due to age or illness and early results are quite promising.
* Emotional/Psychological factors. The interrelationship between mind and body is profound. A woman can experience almost complete loss of sexual feeling as a consequence of emotional or relationship difficulties. "Numbing out" is one way of distancing and removing oneself from a threatening or painful
circumstance without facing up to it entirely or, in the case of a troubled relationship, taking the risks involved in actively walking away. Since I know nothing about your relationship with your boyfriend or your sexual history, it would be unfair to suggest that your problem is rooted in the psychological. I do hope, however, that you’ll take this prospect into consideration if more direct medical intervention fails to give you the relief you’re seeking. Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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