Low libido & vaginal dryness: Diagnosis & treatment
Evidence-based options for treating low libido & vaginal dryness — medications, lifestyle, and clinical pathways.
Treatment options
Local vaginal estrogen (cream, ring, tablet) is highly effective for GSM with minimal systemic absorption — safe even for many women who can't take systemic hormone therapy. Systemic HRT helps too. Testosterone (off-label, low-dose) helps libido for some women. Lubricants and moisturizers offer non-hormonal support.
Informational only. Final treatment decisions require a licensed clinician who knows your full medical history.