The Megyn Kelly Show Menopause, Libido, and Childbirth: Deep Dive on Women's Sexual Health, with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin | Ep. 609
Aug 16, 2023
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, an OBGYN and clinical professor at Yale, joins to shed light on women's sexual health. They dive into libido issues, exploring the difference between desire and arousal. The discussion covers how emotional factors and medications, like antidepressants, impact sexual drive. Dr. Minkin explains the role of testosterone for women and the challenges of menopause, including hormonal changes and treatment options. They also tackle navigation of vaginal health, intimacy’s importance in relationships, and the significance of open dialogue about these topics.
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Libido vs. Dysfunction
- Libido issues involve decreased desire that causes distress.
- Sexual dysfunction encompasses broader performance problems.
Multifaceted Libido
- Many factors affect libido, including hormones, relationships, fatigue, and life stressors.
- Painful conditions like vaginal dryness significantly impact desire.
Circular Desire
- Women's libido is a circular process, unlike the linear model often assumed.
- Intimacy improves relationships, which in turn increases desire.