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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Reduced Sexual Drive?

Hi, my name is kat im 24 and have been with my boyfriend for 6 years in tye first year i was always horny and now 6 years later im never horny. What do i do? Im on birth control and i think that that is what is causing it. i am on the pill, i have also tried the nuva ring. What do you recommened?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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yeah some times it can as these drugs are hormone based.
discontinue it and use other way of protection like mirena.
hope my answer helped you.
take care.
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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Reduced Sexual Drive?

yeah some times it can as these drugs are hormone based. discontinue it and use other way of protection like mirena. hope my answer helped you. take care.