Low Libido Treatment Women Utah | HSDD Sandy & Layton

Understanding Low Libido & HSDD

Low libido—or Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)—affects approximately 1 in 10 women. If you've lost interest in sex, rarely think about it, or feel distressed about your low desire, you're not alone—and there are effective medical treatments available.

Unlike occasional dips in interest (which are normal), HSDD is persistent and causes real distress. The good news? It's a recognized medical condition with treatments that work. At Mint Medical Clinic, we take a comprehensive approach to understand why your desire has diminished and create a personalized plan to restore it.

Signs You May Have HSDD

Little to no interest in any type of sexual activity
Rarely or never having sexual thoughts or fantasies
Lack of responsive desire to partner's advances
Personal distress or concern about low desire
Relationship strain due to desire discrepancy
Symptoms lasting 6 months or longer

Understanding the Causes

Why Has My Desire Decreased?

Low libido in women is complex and often has multiple contributing factors. We evaluate all potential causes.

Hormonal Causes

Hormones play a major role in female desire. Low testosterone, estrogen decline (especially around menopause), thyroid dysfunction, and other hormonal imbalances can significantly reduce libido.

Life Transitions

Pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, perimenopause, and menopause all involve hormonal shifts that commonly affect desire. These transitions don't mean you have to accept low libido.

Medications

Many medications can reduce libido, including antidepressants (especially SSRIs), birth control pills, blood pressure medications, and antihistamines. We can help identify if medications are contributing.

Physical Factors

Pain during sex, vaginal dryness, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, fatigue, chronic illness, and body image concerns can all impact sexual desire.

Treatment Options

Restoring Your Desire

Testosterone Therapy

The most common and effective hormonal treatment for female low libido. Women produce testosterone (in smaller amounts than men), and it plays a crucial role in desire, arousal, and orgasm.

Low-dose topical testosterone
Restores desire and sexual thoughts
Improves arousal and orgasm
Often combined with estrogen optimization

O-Shot (PRP Therapy)

The O-Shot uses your own platelet-rich plasma injected into the clitoral and vaginal area to enhance blood flow, nerve sensitivity, and tissue regeneration.

Enhances arousal and sensitivity
Improves orgasm intensity
Uses your body's own healing factors
Quick, in-office procedure

Hormone Optimization

Comprehensive hormone balancing including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid to address all factors affecting your desire and sexual function.

Complete hormone testing
Bioidentical hormone therapy
Addresses menopause symptoms
Ongoing monitoring and optimization

FDA-Approved Medications

For premenopausal women with HSDD, FDA-approved medications can help restore desire by affecting brain chemistry related to sexual response.

Flibanserin (Addyi) - daily pill
Bremelanotide (Vyleesi) - as-needed injection
Works on brain pathways for desire
For premenopausal women with HSDD

Our Approach

Treatment Process

Confidential Consultation

Private discussion about your concerns, symptoms, and relationship dynamics. We create a safe space to discuss intimate topics.

Comprehensive Testing

Complete hormone panel including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and related markers to identify underlying causes.

Personalized Treatment

Custom plan based on your specific causes, whether hormonal, physical, or both. May include one or multiple therapies.

Follow-Up & Optimization

Regular check-ins to assess response, adjust treatment, and ensure you're achieving your desired results.

What to Expect

Treatment Results

Week 2-4: Initial increase in sexual thoughts and awareness
Month 1-2: Improved responsive desire and arousal
Month 2-3: Significant improvement in spontaneous desire
Month 3+: Full benefits realized, improved satisfaction

85% Report Improved Desire

3-6 Weeks to Notice Change

★★★★★

"I thought low libido was just something I had to accept after having kids. I hadn't felt interested in sex for years and it was affecting my marriage. After working with Mint Medical and starting testosterone and the O-Shot, I feel like a different person. I actually want intimacy again. My husband is thrilled and so am I."

Jennifer L. HSDD Patient, Layton

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Low Libido in Women

What is HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder)?

HSDD is a medical condition characterized by persistently low or absent sexual desire that causes personal distress or relationship difficulties. It's not simply "not being in the mood"—it's a recognized medical diagnosis affecting about 1 in 10 women that has effective treatments available.

What causes low libido in women?

Low libido in women has multiple potential causes: hormonal changes (especially low testosterone, estrogen decline, or thyroid issues), menopause, certain medications (antidepressants, birth control), stress, relationship factors, fatigue, and medical conditions. We evaluate all factors to identify your specific causes.

How is low libido in women treated?

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Options include testosterone therapy (the most common hormonal treatment for female libido), hormone optimization, O-Shot PRP therapy to enhance sensation and arousal, and FDA-approved medications like flibanserin (Addyi) or bremelanotide (Vyleesi) for HSDD.

Can testosterone help women with low libido?

Yes, testosterone therapy is often very effective for women with low libido. Women produce testosterone (in smaller amounts than men) and it plays a crucial role in sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm. Low-dose testosterone can significantly improve libido and sexual satisfaction.

What is the O-Shot and how does it help with libido?

The O-Shot (Orgasm Shot) uses your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injected into the clitoral and vaginal area to enhance blood flow, nerve sensitivity, and tissue regeneration. Women report improved arousal, easier orgasms, increased sensation, and enhanced desire after the O-Shot.

Is low libido normal after menopause?

Decreased libido is common after menopause due to declining hormones, but it doesn't have to be accepted as "normal aging." Many postmenopausal women maintain or even improve their sex lives with hormone optimization. You don't have to just accept low libido—treatment can help.

How long does it take to see results from libido treatment?

Timeline varies by treatment. Testosterone therapy typically shows improvement in 3-6 weeks, with full benefits at 3 months. The O-Shot works within 2-4 weeks with optimal results at 3 months. FDA-approved medications may show effects within weeks to months of consistent use.

Low Libido Treatment for Women in Utah