Dr. Kenton Bruice MD

Women's Sexual Health

Low Libido in Women — Causes & Treatment in Denver

Female libido is hormonally complex — driven by testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and psychological factors. Dr. Bruice evaluates and treats each component.

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Common Signs & Symptoms

  • !Reduced sexual desire
  • !Difficulty becoming aroused
  • !Vaginal dryness causing discomfort
  • !Emotional distance during intimacy
  • !Lack of sexual thoughts

What Causes This?

  • Low testosterone — primary driver
  • Estrogen decline causing vaginal dryness and discomfort
  • Low progesterone causing mood and anxiety issues
  • Oral contraceptives (suppress testosterone)
  • Antidepressants and other medications

Treatment Approaches

Testosterone for Women

Small doses restore libido with minimal side effects at female-appropriate levels.

Vaginal Estrogen

Treats dryness and discomfort that makes sex painful — often a reversible barrier.

PT-141

FDA-approved peptide for female sexual arousal disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is low libido in women just psychological?

Often hormonal — especially around contraceptive use, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Physical and psychological factors frequently co-exist.

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