Is there still sexual desire after menopause? This is the truth!

Many people believe that women no longer have sexual needs after menopause. Experts say that if a woman goes through menopause, it means that she will no longer secrete estrogen and will no longer be able to get pregnant. In addition, a woman's sexual needs will also decrease significantly.

1. From a physiological point of view, after menopause, the ovaries no longer secrete estrogen or ovulate, and fertility is lost. At the same time, the reproductive organs also undergo degenerative changes, and the reaction speed and intensity of each stage of the sexual response cycle are significantly reduced. This is one side of the fact.

2. Scientists generally believe that sexual desire is an instinctive desire that is beneficial to the reproduction of the next generation. Generally speaking, however, the sexual desire of most animals only exists during the estrus period, and the estrus period of animals usually occurs at a certain time (such as spring). There is no concept of estrus for humans, or in other words, humans can be in estrus at any time. If you do not learn to control your sexual desire, you will commit sexual crimes. It is normal for single people to satisfy their sexual desires through masturbation. People all over the world do this and it is safe and harmless.

3. The occurrence of sexual desire is related to the physiological basis of both sexes: the first is the sexual endocrine system composed of sex hormones and gonads, which maintains the basic tension and excitability of sexual desire of both sexes; the second is the nervous system composed of the cerebral cortex, spinal cord low sexual excitement center, sensitive areas and conduction nerves. They ensure the body's ability to respond to the environment in a timely and effective manner.

4. There are many factors that affect the sexual function and sexual expression of menopausal women and cause various changes in their sexual behavior. About 1/4 to 1/3 of gynecological patients will mention sexual problems in their chief complaints. The two most common sexual problems for menopausal women are pain during intercourse and loss of libido.