I’ve been on pill for about four months and my libido is gone out of the window. Is it possible that pills and sex drive are connected? Is there anyone with the similar problem?
My boyfriend is a bit tired of begging me and I really don’t want to quit the pill.
When I first started taking pill I was warned about horrible side effects such as nausea, vomiting, period disturbances... I wanted to enjoy the benefits of the pill and I was really delighted when none of those effects appeared. No one mentioned the possibility of losing my sex drive! Suddenly, it started happening, my husband couldn’t talk me into having sex and even kissing become repulsive and tiresome. I kept avoiding him and naming all possible reasons for not sleeping with him (headaches, toothache, stomachache, fatigue, busy day...). Even a simple touch was unbearable. After about three months of my husband’s constant nagging I decided to tell my gynaecologist about the problem. Only then did she tell me that the lack of sex drive could be associated with the pill I was on. It is one of those not very common side effects, but it can really ruin your life. That was a sort of relief - at least I didn’t all of a sudden become frigid. But then I spent the next two years trying to find the right pill - they all caused something else, none was as good as that one. As you can see, your problem is associated with the pill so you can talk to your doctor about it and try to find the right replacement or you can just wait and hope it will go away (most of the side effects do go away in time).
i am very sorry to say but i have just read your post and i must say i dont agree. i had the same problem with what i thouht was the pill, i have now been off the pill for 4 months and nothing has changed. so tell me what should i do now.
I was never told of the sexual side effects of the pill either. I have been on every pill, ring, patch etc imaginable. i often brought the subject of no sex drive up with my gyno's and was told over and over that it was all me.. i wasn't in love or happy. i was also told to watch porn, masterbate, anything to pump my libido up. finally after getting married, i just quit taking the pill and my libido returned full force. it put a huge strain on my relationship when i wasn't the least bit interested. there is one kind of birth control pill that dr's call the "turned on pill".. problem is it's not covered on most insurances and is about $55 month. i now use over the counter birth control (vaginal contraceptive strips) and my libido again is fine. talk to your dr about different birth control. maybe it will work for you. good luck! i know what a mess it can be!!