The Pill and recent developments.

Hi there.
I have been on the contraceptive pill for nearly two years now. I caught a snippet on the radio today about how it can decrease your sex drive with prolonged use. Im worried because i feel that perhaps this is something that i personally consider to apply to me. I have a really decreased sex drive and it must be sending my poor boyfriend up the wall.
My questions are , if i choose to come off the pill what are my alternative options? do these have potentially detrimental health effects?

Is anyone more clued up on the issue?

Lizzy x

Reply 1

Beelzebub

You could maybe switch to a different type? I'm on microgynon and have noooo problems with my sex drive. Ask your doctor about it, I'm sure they can help, think it's quite a common side effect.

Reply 2

pikaboo

Not everyone on the Pill has a decreased sex drive (in fact I think mine got stronger!) and not every pill will have this effect on you. Maybe discuss this with your doctor (or talk about other negative side-effects if you're embarrassed, like saying it's getting you down) and you could switch to a different brand.

Reply 3

Lady Venom

I've been on the pill around 5 years now. I have changed brand once and both brands haven't altered my sex drive.

You could always try the injection or implant; but as suggested I would chat to your Doc. I had to serioulsy convince mine that microgynon was causing me to put on weight before he changed me (meany)...hopefully yours will be a nice understanding one!