Low Libido
Root-cause functional medicine care — not just symptom management. Lia Laterza, LAc works with you to find what's actually driving your low libido.
In-person & virtual consultations available
Low libido is one of the most common complaints in both men and women — and one of the least discussed. It is rarely just psychological. Low testosterone, estrogen imbalance, adrenal exhaustion, thyroid dysfunction, medication side effects, chronic stress, and poor sleep all suppress sexual desire at a physiological level. At Muskego Acupuncture & Wellness, we take a root-cause approach to low libido: assessing the full hormonal picture, identifying the physiological drivers, and building a protocol that addresses the underlying cause rather than dismissing it as a normal part of aging or stress.
Who It's For
This may be right for you if…
- Your interest in sex has declined significantly from what it used to be
- Exhaustion and depletion are often the real reason desire disappears — adrenal fatigue is one of the most underrecognized drivers of low libido
- You have low testosterone, hormonal imbalance, or are in perimenopause or andropause
- You are on antidepressants, hormonal birth control, or other medications that may be contributing
- Your libido declined after a pregnancy, significant stress, or a period of illness
- You have been told everything is normal but you know something has changed
- You want a physiological investigation — not just told to reduce stress and sleep more
Our Approach
How We Support Low Libido Through Functional Medicine
We combine modern lab-based diagnostics with Traditional Chinese Medicine and personalized protocols to address the root cause — not just the symptoms.
Why Conventional Medicine Falls Short
Conventional medicine isn't designed to find the root cause.
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Your lab results are "normal", but you struggle daily with symptoms that affect your quality of life
- You've seen multiple doctors and are no closer to getting answers or relief
- Your physical and mental health keeps you from living life the way you want to
- Your doctor has told you "you'll just have to live with it"
- You're looking for an option besides prescription medications or invasive surgery
- You're beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel like yourself again
You're not alone. Most care models focus on symptoms — not systems — and they often miss the full picture, relying on generalized protocols that don't work for everyone.
Schedule a ConsultationWe Do Things Different Here
Most care treats the symptom. We find what's driving it.
Most practices choose one lens to look through. We use two — because your body doesn't separate its systems, and neither should your care.
Functional Medicine
We look beyond symptoms to find their root cause — testing hormones, gut health, and metabolic markers to understand what's really happening in your body. Instead of managing symptoms indefinitely, we build a personalized plan aimed at resolving the underlying imbalance.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Thousands of years of clinical observation inform how we read the body's patterns — energy, circulation, and organ systems working together. Acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle practices help restore balance and support your body's own healing response.
At Muskego Acupuncture & Wellness, we combine both — modern lab-based diagnostics with time-tested Eastern medicine — because using them together consistently produces more complete, more lasting results than either approach alone.
What You Can Expect
About Muskego Acupuncture
Muskego Acupuncture is a functional medicine and acupuncture practice led by Lia Laterza, LAc. Lia combines the science of functional medicine — lab testing, root-cause analysis, and personalized protocols — with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to help patients understand what is happening in their bodies and finally feel like themselves again.
Whether you are navigating hormonal chaos, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, or a constellation of symptoms that no one has been able to explain — Lia takes the time to listen, test, and build a plan that is specific to you. No guessing. No dismissing. Just real answers and real support.
Common questions
Is low libido just a normal part of aging?
No. While hormones do shift with age, significant loss of desire is not inevitable. It is almost always driven by a specific physiological factor — adrenal depletion, hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, or medication side effects — that is addressable.
Can antidepressants cause low libido?
Yes — SSRIs and SNRIs are among the most common causes of low libido and sexual dysfunction. If you are on antidepressants and have noticed a change in desire, this is worth discussing with your prescribing doctor. We can support the underlying physiology while you navigate that conversation.
How long before libido improves?
It depends on the driver. Adrenal restoration takes 6 to 12 weeks. Hormonal rebalancing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks. Many patients notice improved energy and mood — which often precedes the return of desire — within the first 4 to 6 weeks.
Milwaukee & Greater Milwaukee Area
Are you local to the Milwaukee area?
We offer acupuncture and in-person integrative therapies too!
If you're based in or near Milwaukee, we offer a full range of in-person services — fire cupping, gua sha, SAAT allergy treatments, muscle testing, and more. These therapies can be layered into your functional medicine plan or booked on their own for support with pain, stress, hormone balance, and skin health.
Your body has been trying to tell you something.
You deserve care that helps you feel at home in your body again. Together we'll stop guessing and start uncovering real answers — with a personalized approach that looks at the full picture of who you are and how you feel.
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