Have you ever wondered why your sex drive suddenly disappeared, even though you still love your partner, feel attracted to them, and desperately want to feel like yourself again? In this episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet explores one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: low libido after 40. What many women are told is simply "part of aging" is often the result of deeper physiological changes involving hormone imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation. Michele explains why declining estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA can influence intimacy, energy, mood, sleep, and confidence and why a low sex drive is often a symptom rather than the root problem. She also breaks down why chronic stress, elevated cortisol, poor sleep, mental load, certain medications, and perimenopause weight gain can all contribute to changes in desire. You'll also discover why "normal" lab results don't always reflect optimal health, how conventional testing differs from functional medicine, which hormone markers women should ask to have tested, why timing matters when evaluating hormones, and how comprehensive testing such as the DUTCH Complete can provide a more complete picture. Whether you're struggling with weight loss after 40 women, hormone imbalance women, gut health women, metabolic health women, thyroid issues women, perimenopause weight gain, or wondering why I can't lose weight after 40 female, this conversation explains how hormones, metabolism, stress, and overall health are closely connected. In this episode, you'll learn: Why low libido after 40 is often a symptom, not the root cause How estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, and cortisol influence desire Why chronic stress can suppress both hormones and metabolism Why "normal" lab results don't always mean optimal health Which hormone tests women should ask for and when to test them When functional hormone testing may provide a clearer picture Because lasting health isn't about treating one symptom at a time. It's about understanding what your body has been trying to tell you and addressing the root cause. 🔥 TAKE THE METABOLISM QUIZ Want to know exactly what’s driving your weight gain and symptoms? 👉 https://michelescarlethealth.com/metabolism-qz ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes. 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS: Subscribe to Michele Scarlet on YOUTUBE for more expert episodes on hormones, metabolism, and fat loss after 40.

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