Even though we have come a long way in our openness about sexual health, it can still be difficult to talk about, even with medical providers. Julie A. Chatt , our nurse practitioner, is a certified provider of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy BHRT and customizes treatments for patients after reviewing their health histories and results of targeted blood tests. Other hormones involved in promoting sexual drive and desire include progesterone and DHEA, which relay messages between organs and cells.
As hormone levels dip with age and other factors, such as stress, it can affect the sex drives of women and men during menopause and andropause , respectively. For women, changes to genital tissue caused by a sharp decline in estrogen levels reduce sensation because blood flow to the pelvic region decreases. That increases the time needed to become aroused and reach orgasm. Although testosterone levels begin to decline at around age 30, we tend to associate symptoms of low T with middle age.
When testosterone levels decline significantly, men may experience numerous symptoms associated with andropause. One of those is erectile dysfunction, or ED. ED may occur every time you want to have sex or happen inconsistently. Not all men with ED have low testosterone levels. But if low T is diagnosed as the cause of ED, testosterone replacement therapy at our practice near Rochester, NY, can help restore libido and the ability to reach and maintain erections.
Other symptoms may include experiencing pain during intercourse and vaginal dryness. This can also lead to anxiety or depression, which are also conditions that can cause sexual dysfunction. If these changes bother you, hormone replacement therapy is a potential solution. Owner and medical director Dr. Vito C. Quatela, along with Julie A. Having a reduced sex drive or experiencing pain during intercourse can take a toll on your overall relationship with a spouse or partner.
Women and men who want to learn more about how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can treat sexual dysfunction travel from Buffalo, Syracuse, and throughout western New York to our office. Request a consultation using the online form or call us at to schedule an appointment. About Dr.
