sex drive being extremely low /non existent

[Lady1984]

hello i am 9 years post transplant and still going strong .. since being on all these mediastinal i’ve realised i have no sex drive and struggle soo much with that … i am in a very loving relastiondhip so the attraction isn’t the issue … anyone else have this problem and what if anything can be done to help with that plz any advice would be very much appreciated

[Porter20]

I think after 60 things are difficult for many just because of age. Post menopause creates issues for everyone not transplant. Have you spoken to a nurse or doctor about it?

[Lady1984 in reply to Porter20]

thank you for ur reply just to mention i am only 39 years of age and yes i did mention it to my transplant doc who just said it’s sometimes side effects from my meds so really didn’t get much help from them

[LisaSnow in reply to Lady1984]

Are you still getting your period?

[Lady1984 in reply to LisaSnow]

yes i am ☺️no change or problems there

[Winner76]

Hi,

Mine was non existent for 7 years on the dialysis and 6 month after transplant it came back with a bang 😂 I was good for 2 years and then menopause hit ! It’s not as bad as Dyalysis but my libido is very low. My nephrologist offered me female viagra but I’ve never tried it. There is help for females so talk to the doc .

Good luck

[Panda9122021 in reply to Winner76]

I had a similar experience, though I was only on dialysis for 2 years. One month after transplant my sex drive was off the charts, and I'm in my sixties. I eventually talked with and ARNP at the transplant center, asking if it is possible I got some male hormones with the kidney and she said no. She attributed it to just being healthy again, but this was beyond what I had ever experienced in my life. I'm 2 plus years past transplant. Things have settled down somewhat. I just wonder if other women who received a kidney from a male have had a similar experience.

[Winner76]

I started peri menopause at 40 , but if you’ve no symptoms you’re good. Don’t let the doctor shrug you off . Sex is important for females aswell.

[drmind]

Have you tried talking to a gynecologist? This type of specialist would probably be better able to assist or at least refer you to someone. Good luck

[EmTexas]

get your hormones checked. I had low testosterone at 44yrs. Easy fix with injections.

[Lady1984]

thank you will ask them for this

[GardnerADK]

Talk to your OB doctor about this. I want the best for you and your relationship.