Can dyspareunia cause complete loss of libido?
Dyspareunia can significantly lower libido or interest in sex, but complete loss of sexual desire is uncommon and often reversible with the right support.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Painful sex leads many women to avoid intimacy, which can decrease sexual desire over time. However, addressing pain, anxiety, and relationship stress usually allows libido to return. Professional support from a GP, women’s health clinic, or psychosexual therapist is recommended for persistent issues. NHS: Loss of Libido.
Clinical Context
Restoring comfort, confidence, and emotional safety during intimacy is key to rebuilding sexual desire.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and NICE guidelines recommend holistic assessment and treatment for women with low libido related to pain. NHS: Loss of Libido.