Progesterone plays a key role in regulating the nervous system states that support sexual desire, arousal, sensation, and orgasm. During perimenopause and menopause, declining or fluctuating progesterone can affect arousal stability, sensory integration, and orgasmic timing even when genital tissue health is preserved.
Genital Blood Flow and Sexual Response The biological reason that estrogen helps support blood flow to the genitals is multifaceted, involving direct effects on blood vessels and the maintenance of healthy genital tissues. As estrogen levels decline during menopause, this support system weakens, leading to a cascade of changes that can diminish sensitivity, arousal, and…
Explore the physiological link between hormonal shifts and sexual desire. This guide explains how fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during perimenopause and menopause impact libido, offering clarity on the physical and emotional changes involved.
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