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1.
Overview and Causes|
Loss of sex
desire is more accurately the diminishing of sexual desire by
one of the several psychological or biologic mechanisms. A variety
of factors can lead to loss of libido, including physical illness,
hormonal abnormalities, depression, and interpersonal problems.
Generally, very few women lose interest in sex as a result of disease,
drugs, or hormonal imbalance. However, anger, conflict, stress,
alcohol, fatigue, and some drugs can temporarily affect sexual desire.
Drugs that can decrease sexual desire include narcotics and tranquilizers. |
2. Symptoms|
(a)
A persistent and encompassing absence of sexual desire or appetite
(b) Absence of sexual fantasies (c) Persistent lack of interest in sexual contact with a sexual partner or an avoidance of sexual contact with a sexual partner. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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TCM has some effects on this disease. |
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on the Nervous System Function, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them. (b) Medicated diet 1. Deficiency of kidney-yang: Gruel with desertliving cistanche and mutton. Desertliving cistanche (Rou Cong Rong)10-15g, chosen mutton (Jing Yang Rou) 60g, polished round-grained rice(Geng Mi) 60g, scallion stalks (Cong Bai)a bit, fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) 3 slices, refined salt (Shi Yan) a bit. Have desertliving cistanche and chosen mutton washed clean and cut into slices; first, decoct the desertliving cistanche in an earthenware pot to obtain extract and remove the dregs; then put in the mutton and the rice; add salt, scallion stalks and fresh ginger into the pot to make thin gruel. Take such gruel once in the morning and once in the evening. (c) Life style 1. Remain entirely free from worry.. 2. Get rid of any factors which will bring about depression. Return to Top Acknowledgments: We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
