Losing interest in intimacy during perimenopause and menopause is common, yet many women quietly blame themselves, their stress, or their relationship. One woman describes how, at 47, her libido faded gradually over a year. She first blamed stress and exhaustion, but it came alongside hot flashes, restless nights and mood swings. The science points to hormones: falling estrogen and testosterone affect the brain's desire signals and leave many women feeling disconnected from pleasure. The reassuring part is that it's often not permanent, since many women regain intimacy with time, lifestyle changes, or hormone therapy if needed, and desire depends on more than hormones. The core message: you're not broken, and this is a conversation worth having openly.

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