Negative side effect of weight loss?

FitCurvyFemale

Thought I might post this question here.
I've seen doctors for the health issues that motivated me to lose weight. They are now happy with my weight and markers. The labs and blood-work look good. I'm not taking medications. I'm generally healthy, at least for my age early forties. I'm a single female. I have a curvy body type. My humble brag is I'm sexy, men also agree. I'm getting fitter. I'm wondering whether weight loss can make you lose your sex drive? I have time and energy but just no interest, has anyone faced this?

kkress92

Mine has only increased. Libido can be affected by many things. I suspect that eating at a large deficit for a long time could have that effect. beyond that, it might be a good idea to bring it up with your doctor who could check your hormone levels, etc. Perhaps it could be an early symptom of menopause? (I'm only 38, so not there yet) That's my 2 cents.

cwolfman13

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sammyliftsandeats

How much fat are you consuming? If you are losing a lot of weight fast and not consuming enough fat for healthy hormone production, then that could be a contributing factor.

Edited to add: typo

Elise4270

I'm 46 and have very little interested. I assumed it was hormone levels (tested practically zero) and chronic pain with nerve damage (pudendal).

Maybe have your hormones checked.

callsitlikeiseeit

im 39 and it steadily increases as ive lost weight (80 pounds so far)

but then, having a man im engaged to and adore ... helps. LOLOLOL

jemhh

samanthaluangphixay wrote: »

How much fat are you consuming? If you are losing a lot of weight fast and not consuming enough fat for healthy hormone production, then that could be a contributing factor.

Edited to add: typo

That's the first thing I thought of as well. Too low fat intake can tank your libido. In addition, for some people simply not having sex ends up reducing sex drive.

FeraFilia

Mid 30s here, and as I've lost weight my sex drive has increased. It was almost nonexistent when I was at my highest weight, but that could have also been because of the birth control I was taking. (That could be a factor if you've recently started or switched hormonal birth control)

gizmom19

Interesring quesrion. Mine increases when I am working on losing weight. Something to do I guess that keeps my mind off eating. Lol!

SCoil123

Mine has decreased dramatically. I'm 37 and as a result of medical issues in perimenopause fairly young. I just assumed that was why and didnt link the decreased drive to weight loss.

FitCurvyFemale

I've enjoyed reading the responses, thanks. I think the conclusion is just do it.