I would like your thoughts on the use of the herb avena sativa as a remedy for this condition. I read lots of great things about it. Declining sex drive often troubles women as they get older. Part of this problem may stem from discomfort due to vaginal dryness, which can develop when estrogen levels drop as menopause approaches. Loss of libido can also result from a parallel decrease in the amount of the male sex hormone, testosterone , produced in small amounts by the ovaries.
Testosterone powers the sex drive in both men and women.
There are remedies for loss of libido among women, but avena sativa isn't one of them. This herb's reputation as a powerful sexual enhancer applies to men, not women. Neither does it cause negative side effects. Unfortunately, we don't know very much about damiana, but it may be worth trying. You can find it in health food stores.