At 02:29 PM 11/18/96 -0600, katherine a. dettwyler wrote:
>I've had a request for studies on libido (sex drive) in breastfeeding women.
>Does anyone have any references handy, or know the keywords to search with
>on Medline?  I'm not coming up with anything.

what keywords are you using?  I think Libido is a tough one for Medline, but
sexual activity?  Try reproduction, or sex and see if it suggests others.
OOOps that's a Paperchase cue.  Can you get Paperchase?  I've searched for
antidepressants and libido but don't think I have the current search to see
what keywords I used.

 I think we all know women
>with  young children are not as interested in sex as before the pregnancy,
>but I'm looking for research on mechanisms.  Is it lower estrogen, different
>levels of androgens (higher/lower) while lactating?  Just too tired and
>touched out?  TIA.

If it were extrogens, shouildn't libido increase when a nursing woman gets
pregnant, or ovulates?  I don't think that's always the case- and I know
it's not with me.  (Although satisfaction levels increased.  :-)  )
"Touched out" is probably a hard to define term, so try "tactile" or
"overload" in combination with other search words.  paperchase gives good
prompts, so it's a good program to use when searching fuzzy ground like
this.  I think it's an energy thing, but there must be a more precise
explanation available.  maybe not.

Kate

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