HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Taking Birth Control Pills Decrease Libido And Cause Migraines?

hi...am 28 female....have been taking birth control pills past two years....have suffered with decreased libido...so my q is is that a common side effects...also suffering with migraine...what should i do ?....should i stop taking the medicine or change the type of pills? one more query...how long I should continue with this type of pills?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi

Hormonal pills can cause dizziness,fatigue,mood and behavioural changes, migraine headache are some of the common side effects. These can cause stress and lower sexual interest.

Hormonal contraceptives can also lower libido in some women. It is estimated that between Five to Ten percent of all women who take the pill can experience a decrease in sex drive.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Combined oral contraceptive pill


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Taking Birth Control Pills Decrease Libido And Cause Migraines?

Hi Hormonal pills can cause dizziness,fatigue,mood and behavioural changes, migraine headache are some of the common side effects. These can cause stress and lower sexual interest. Hormonal contraceptives can also lower libido in some women. It is estimated that between Five to Ten percent of all women who take the pill can experience a decrease in sex drive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician