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Does Depo Decrease The Sex Drive And How Can One Improve It ?
I ve been taking depo for about 2 years now. Ever since I ve gotten on depo I ve been experiencing very low sex drive. Like many times I ll want to have sex but i just can t get turned on by my boyfriend anymore and when we do it, it hurts really bad. My last shot was in august of last year and nothing has changed yet. Is there any pills or anything I can take so that sex is enjoyable again?
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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Yes Depo decreases libido in around 5% of females as per the literature but in practice many complain of the problem that is apart from weight gain loss of libido was the complaint of almost 4-5 out of 10 females.The better option for you is to discontinue the use of Depo and the consult a Gynaecologist to discuss about other options like implanon;or birth control pills ;or any other IUCD which ever is suitable to you and will not disturb the hormonal balance of your body.
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welcome to HealthcareMagic
Yes Depo decreases libido in around 5% of females as per the literature but in practice many complain of the problem that is apart from weight gain loss of libido was the complaint of almost 4-5 out of 10 females.The better option for you is to discontinue the use of Depo and the consult a Gynaecologist to discuss about other options like implanon;or birth control pills ;or any other IUCD which ever is suitable to you and will not disturb the hormonal balance of your body.
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