Female Libido Sex Terms Dictionary Definitions
Androgens: A group of hormones that promote the development and
maintenance of male sex characteristics.Complementary
therapy: Practices not generally recognized by the medical community as
standard or conventional medical approaches and used to enhance or
complement standard treatments. Complementary medicine includes dietary
supplements, mega dose vitamins, herbal preparations, herbal tea,
acupuncture, massage therapy, magnet therapy, spiritual healing and
meditation.
Estrogen: A female sex hormone that stimulates and maintains female
sex characteristics. They are either natural or synthetic. Estrogens are
used to treat menstrual and menopausal disorders and are also used as oral
contraceptives.
Hormone therapy (HT): Also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
The use of hormones, usually a combination of estrogen and progesterone (or
estrogen only in women who no longer have their uterus), as a therapy that
may be used to treat the discomforts of menopause or to replace hormones
(especially estrogen) lost after menopause.
Hormones: Chemicals produced by glands in the body.
Hormones control the actions of certain cells or organs.
Hot flash: A momentary sensation of heat that may be
accompanied by a red, flushed face and sweating.
Inhibited sexual desire (reduced libido): A decrease in desire for or
interest in sexual activity.
Kegel exercises: Exercises to strengthen the muscles that line the
floor of the pelvis by alternately squeezing and holding the muscles and
then relaxing them. They can help prevent incontinence.
Menopause: End of a woman's reproductive years. At
this time, menstrual have stopped.
Menstrual
cycle: The monthly cycle of hormonal changes from the beginning of one
menstrual period to the beginning of the next.
Menstruation: The periodic shedding of the uterine
lining.
Reduced libido (inhibited sexual desire): A decrease in desire for or
interest in sexual activity.
Sexual health: Sexual health refers to the many
factors that impact sexual function and reproduction. These factors include
a variety of physical, mental and emotional issues. Disorders that affect
any of these factors can impact a person's physical and emotional health, as
well as his or her relationships and self-image.
Sexual response cycle: The sequence of physical and
emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and
participates in sexually stimulating activities, including intercourse and
masturbation. The sexual response cycle has four phases: excitement,
plateau, orgasm and resolution.
Testosterone: The male hormone that is essential for sperm production
and the development of male characteristics, including muscle mass and
strength, fat distribution, bone mass and sex drive.
Vaginal dryness: Inadequate lubrication of the vagina
that can be caused by low estrogen levels, medication or lack of sexual
arousal.
Vaginal
lubricant: A moisturizing product used to treat vaginal dryness.
(Courtesy of webmd.com)
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