I was wondering if anyone seems to have any tips on boosting my sex drive. I just can't seem to keep up with my bf, and I would like to be in the mood more often. I am young so this shouldn't be a big problem. We are not having any relationship issues and the only thing i am on is BC (Tri-cyclen lo).
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 03:29
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Tips for boosting sex drive?
I found when I began taking BCP 20+ years ago they killed my libido, I knew why they called them BC since I had minimal sex drive. For many years 15; I switched to a cervical cap. The failure rate is higher but in the years I used it I never had a problem and was able to get preg. as planned, at that time. I used depo for a year; much better libido but the return to fertility was an issue for me & the other issue is you are stuck with it for the full three months.
Recently, 3 months ago went back on BCP's, Yasmin, one for protection and the second reason for hx of ovarian cysts. A month ago I visited the gyn and told him again the libido is dropping he switched me to Triphasil which he said works well for libido issues but it must be no generic forms only a DAW.
He explained the changes in hormones; decrease in testosterone secondary to the pill and with many it's not an uncommon complaint. I have tried testosterone cream for women purchased from the internet (? site) or maybe it just works in my head. It seemed to help until the new pills kick in. I also took 25-50mg of DHEA daily which I realize is controversial.
In a nutshell the pill has caused a change in libido for me; I felt better w/out them but another surgery is not what I want either. So far the Triphasil seems to helped. I always had a very high sex drive and was disappointed when it took a downward slide...I hope maybe some of this help you figure out what is happening to you. It's frustrating but I found talking to the GYN about it gave some good solutions. Keep looking for answers and don't give up on it.