How do I increase "the libido"? - Menopause Message Board

newbie5 · 03-21-2005, 04:20 PM

Can anyone tell me if they take anything that helps with the libido? I am taking Climara and Lexapro (and other vitamins), and have noticed a decrease in the desire department. I had a partial hysterectomy years ago (kept ovaries) and wondered if anyone tried progesterone and if they had any success. I noticed an over the counter cream at the local pharmacy called "Menocream". Anyone familiar with this, and if so, does it work? Thanks for any input!

Hopefully · 03-21-2005, 09:20 PM

I've been using Wellbutrin for a couple of months and noticed an increase in my libido. I've also switched to a different bcp, so that might also have attributed to the increase.

molly123 · 03-21-2005, 09:25 PM

Hey Hopefully,
Guess you are feeling better now? I think you posted a ways back when you were starting on Wellbutrin - guess you had luck with it and no bad side effects. Good to hear you are doing well.

molly

spongebobgamma · 03-22-2005, 12:30 AM

Newbie progesterone can convert to the other hormones, estrogen and testosterone, if you are lacking these. Too little of testosterone will cause a decrease in libido.

Im on the climara patch also and I use a progesterone cream that I buy at walmart. It really helps to balance out my hormones..The cream I use has 480mg of progesterone per ounce.

joyka · 03-22-2005, 06:22 AM

I started the low dose Prempro and all my libido came back after a couple of months. I was surprised as I thought it was gone forever. I had zero interest.