Clitoral atrophy is a condition in which the clitoris stops responding to sexual arousal and no longer functions as it should. It can result from hormonal changes, disuse, and a lack of blood flow. The clitoris can even disappear in some cases. The loss of blood flow may be the result of infrequent use, and those who aren’t sexually active are more likely to experience clitoral atrophy. Symptoms of clitoral atrophy include a reduction or loss of sexual drive, pain during intercourse, and a pale and reduced clitoris. The right treatment for clitoral atrophy depends on the underlying cause. Some options include stimulating the clitoris regularly, hormone replacement therapy with estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, and oxytocin, and treating underlying health conditions that cause symptoms similar to those of clitoral atrophy. It is important to talk with a doctor or healthcare provider when you first begin noticing symptoms.