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Sexual Health – Women and Men

Sexual health is not something that most patients are comfortable talking openly with their doctor about. Both men and women can experience sexual dysfunction at any age and at any stage in their lifetime. In a recent U.S. study of 2,207 women between the ages of 30 and 70, researchers found that 36 percent had low sexual desire.  As many as 10 percent of men in their forties have a sexual dysfunction, but up to 80 percent of men older than 70 experience it. Sexual health can affect you emotionally, physically, mentally, and socially. There are many factors that affect sexual health such as chronic disease, emotional or physical trauma, hormone balance, cancer, prescription medications, tobacco and alcohol use, and many others.

Female sexual dysfunction is described by having one or more of these symptoms:

    • Decrease in sexual motivation – does not care about sex or engaging in sexual activity
    • Decrease in sexual desire – loss of the ability to be aroused
    • Painful intercourse – pain during sexual activity, this can be caused by pelvic pain, dryness, trauma, or infection
    • Inability to climax – loss of the ability to have an orgasm during sexual stimulation

We can make customized prescription libido creams that can help with sexual desire and orgasm. Some women may have decreased testosterone levels that can lead to the symptoms mentioned above. Bio-identical testosterone replacement therapy is available in many dosage forms (topical creams, lozenges, and injectables), and are customized for your specific needs.  In addition to prescription therapy,  we carry professional grade supplements that support hormone balance and may improve symptoms of sexual dysfunction. We also offer private consultations to address sexual health through hormone balance, lifestyle change, and other factors. Visit our Consultations page to learn more.

Male sexual dysfunction is described as having one or more of these symptoms:

    • Decrease in sexual interest – low libido, loss of motivation and desire
    • Erectile dysfunction – difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
    • Premature ejaculation – reaching orgasm too quickly
    • Delayed ejaculation – inability to reach orgasm or reaches it too slowly

In Men, low libido is often associated with decreased testosterone levels. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is available in many dosage forms (topical creams/gels, injectables, lozenges) compounded at a custom dose that can help with sexual interest. Many men have tried the “little blue pill” with less than desired or no response. Potter’s House Apothecary has customized treatment options that can help. We offer dose adjustable penile injectables (alprostadil, Tri-Mix) that can help with erectile dysfunction and ejaculation function (don’t worry the needle is very, very small). In addition to prescription therapy,  we carry professional grade supplements that support hormone balance and may improve symptoms of sexual dysfunction. We also offer private consultations to address sexual health through hormone balance, lifestyle change, and other factors. Visit our Consultations page to learn more.

Sexual dysfunction can affect your quality of life. No matter your symptoms, we are here to help! So, don’t be shy, ask our knowledgeable Pharmacists which treatment options would be best for you.