It’s an unfortunate fact of life for many women: as we age and go through perimenopause and menopause, many of us will experience a loss of libido.
Low libido is a sad reality, but it doesn’t have to be!
I’m Alex Foley, an Advanced Practice Provider, Women’s Health Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife, and owner of Moxie Medispa. I’m on a crusade to reclaim women’s sexual health. It’s my mission to let every woman know that there are safe, proven sexual health treatments for women – and they’re available right here in the Milwaukee area.
What Causes Low Libido in Women?
There are several factors that can impact women’s libido. The first is medical. Even with normal labwork, your libido can be suboptimal due to several medical reasons:
- Low testosterone reduces sexual desire.
- Fluctuating estrogen levels, especially if you’re in perimenopause and menopause, cause physical symptoms like vaginal dryness and decreased elasticity.
- Subclinical thyroid dysfunction causes hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and discomfort.
- Low dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) makes it more difficult for your body to produce testosterone and estrogen.
- Hormonal birth control suppresses testosterone.
- Some personal medications can artificially decrease libido.
Another major factor for low libido is stress and nervous system overload. This stems from caregiving fatigue and emotional labor without replenishment. It’s all too common for a woman to spend too much time being needed and not enough time being herself. Chronic stress heightens your cortisol levels, which suppress estrogen and testosterone.
The last factor I often encounter is emotional. Emotional triggers like a loss of trust in a relationship, feeling unseen or unheard by your partner, resentment, and unresolved conflict are main players of low libido. Poor body image and identity shifts also come into play here.
If you’re suffering from any of these factors, don’t give up! I’ve given hope to so many women like you before, and I’m always ready to help. Treatments are available, and they are wonderful!
What Are the Treatments for Women’s Low Libido?
There are two treatments that I have found incredible success with for my clients at Moxie. One is called the O-Shot®, a localized treatment that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to stimulate vaginal tissue, leading to renewed sensitivity and arousal.
The second treatment is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), a systemic treatment that restores levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone to enhance libido and lubrication. I prefer BHRT to HRT (hormone replacement therapy) because BHRT uses hormones that are chemically identical to those your body produces naturally, while HRT uses synthetic hormones.
Both treatments are effective on their own, but the O-Shot® and BHRT together is the most powerful combination by treating all areas that commonly affect your sexual health. It’s the complete solution!
Where Can I Receive the O-Shot® and HRT in Milwaukee?
Both the O-Shot® and BHRT are available at Moxie Medispa in Menomonee Falls – just a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown Milwaukee. As a licensed professional, I personally perform all sexual wellness treatments, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands.
I offer two special treatment packages for my sexual wellness clients:
Find Your Moxie Package
- O-shot ($1,400)
- FREE comprehensive hormone + thyroid panel ($250 value)
- Detailed review and personalized wellness plan
- Optional HRT at $175/month, including all follow-up appointments, medications, and follow-up labs. Appointments are in 3-month increments, so you only need to commit to 3 months at a time.
- Best for ages 30-55
Complete Renewal Package
- The most powerful combo: O-Shot + HRT
- Optimized sexual health inside and out
- All of the Find Your Moxie Package PLUS a stronger, more confident libido and increased vaginal lubrication
- Full body transformation: boosted mood and energy, improved stamina, weight regulation, clearer thinking, better emotional balance, renewed confidence
- Appointments are in 3-month increments until a new, better baseline is established so that we genuinely can make sure we are not missing the mark with each woman
Take Back Your Libido with Moxie
In addition to treatment packages, Moxie will be posting fun and informative sexual health podcasts and deep dives on social media – so stay tuned for those!
We also have a Women with Midwest Moxie Facebook group that I highly encourage you to join. Losing your libido can feel isolating and even shameful. This is a safe, welcoming, and empowering space for you to discuss your sexual health journey with women who have been there before.
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Reviving your libido starts as soon as you schedule your first appointment. What are you waiting for? Book a consultation with Alex today.
