Low Sex Drive in Women or Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)

Decreased sexual desire is reported as the most common problem faced by millions of women around the world. If you encounter an issue with your sexual functioning, such as a lack of sexual excitement, inability to experience an orgasm, or discomfort during sex, it surely needs urgent attention.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) or female sexual arousal disorder is a condition that lowers women's sex drive. It is a condition when a woman cannot healthily or pleasurably experience any or all of the numerous physical processes her body ordinarily goes through during sexual engagement. These different stages are broadly categorized as the desire phase, the arousal phase, and the orgasmic phase.

Hypoactive sexual drive affects roughly 1 in 10 women. A continued lack of interest in or desire for female sexual health has no apparent cause.

Myths vs. Facts About Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)

Many women may mistakenly co-relate the symptoms of HSDD to their stressful work schedules, physical changes, or aging. However, this is a natural condition, and medication is available to treat it.

There are certain myths and misunderstandings about HSDD in our society. The common misconceptions and factual statements about HSDD are given below.

Myth 1: HSDD Affects Very Few Women

HSSD, the most common female sexual health problem, can strike at any age. The percentages of women who suffer from the condition, according to The North American Menopause Society, are as follows

• 8.9 percent (aged 18 to 44)
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• 12.3 percent (aged 45 to 64)
• 7.4 percent (aged 65 and older)

Despite being widespread, this condition has historically been challenging to identify since few people are aware of it.