Low libido in women is a persistent lack of sexual desire that causes personal distress, and it’s usually multifactorial — driven by a mix of hormones, health, medications, stress, and relationships. At FemRenew in Toronto, Dr. Fay Weisberg reviews the contributing factors and discusses non-hormonal and non-surgical low libido treatment options matched to what’s actually behind it.
Overview & Causes
Low libido, or low sex drive, refers to a lack of sexual thoughts or desire that leads to personal distress. In women, libido rarely has a single cause — it’s shaped by many threads at once: fatigue, stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, medications, and hormones all feed into it. More often than not, low libido travels alongside personal or professional stress, or a significant life change.
That’s why it’s worth seeing a medical provider rather than assuming desire is just “gone.” A careful history can surface medications that dampen libido and other stressors that may be contributing, and a pelvic exam can check for physical causes — such as vaginal dryness, thinning tissue, or discomfort during sex — that quietly erode desire. Often, when intercourse becomes uncomfortable, lower desire follows; treating the physical cause can help desire return. Understanding which factors apply to you is the foundation for any plan that actually works.
Symptoms
- Little or no interest in sex or sexual thoughts
- A noticeable drop in desire compared with the past
- Distress, frustration, or worry about the change
- Reduced response or difficulty becoming aroused
- Desire that fades alongside pain, dryness, or discomfort during sex
- Lower interest that tracks with stress, fatigue, or major life changes
How FemRenew Approaches Low Libido
Because low libido is multifactorial, FemRenew starts by understanding the whole picture rather than reaching for a single fix. Dr. Weisberg reviews your medications and history and performs a pelvic exam to look for physical contributors. When the issue is partly physical — for example, dryness or discomfort that makes intimacy unappealing — we can discuss options to address it, including PRP-based care such as the O-Shot, which some women consider for arousal, sensation, and comfort. Whether that’s appropriate depends on your assessment. When stress, sleep, relationship factors, or medications are central, we’ll be honest that the most effective steps may lie there, and we’ll point you toward the right support. The aim is a realistic plan, not a promise of an overnight change.
What to Expect — Your OHIP Consultation
Care begins with an OHIP Consultation. You request it on our site, and we’ll contact you within 24–48 hours to arrange your visit. During the consultation, Dr. Weisberg takes a careful history, reviews your medications, and completes a focused physical exam. You’ll get an honest conversation about what’s contributing to low desire and which options — physical, hormonal, or otherwise — make sense for you, with no pressure. To get started, call (416) 924-4666 or book your OHIP Consultation online.
Set-up your OHIP Consultation
We will contact you within 24-48 hours to set up your OHIP Consultation
Check out our sister Fertility Clinic
