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Default When a women hits menopause what happens to the sex drive? - 03-08-2009, 05:18 AM

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Default 03-12-2009, 05:18 AM

It varies. Women are reputed to have decreased libido at that time, but very often it's the polar opposite. Women with only a casual interest in sex may become quite 'frisky' after menopause. No more PMS, periods, sore breasts, etc. I've seen this happen more than I've seen the decrease of interest.
   
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Default 03-15-2009, 05:18 AM

In some cases the sex drive decreases due to the lower levels of estrogen and progesterone. It is common for women to seek hormone replacement therapy to make the change easier and can often even out sex drive. Good luck!
   
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Default 03-17-2009, 05:18 AM

Sexual feeling is quite often increased,when the menopause is in progress and after which it slowly declines.
   
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