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Suggest An Alternate Medicine For Contraception That Will Not Cause Lack Of Sex Drive?
Ive been taking the pill ginet 84 for about a year now, maybe more than that, ive always suffered from depression but since taking the pill ot has been alot worse and i have no sex drive what so ever. I have a boyfriend and he gets frustrated with me because i never want to have sex and as soon as i stop the pill and have my period my happiness is back and also my sex drive, im taking the pill for my acne and contraception, what can i do?
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Hi,
Hormonal pills can cause some mood swings and lack of sex drive. You can try alternatives like depo preparation or Nuva ring which has got good efficacy and lesser side effects.
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Hormonal pills can cause some mood swings and lack of sex drive. You can try alternatives like depo preparation or Nuva ring which has got good efficacy and lesser side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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