Hormonal contraception has recently been shown to cause PERMANENT lack of sex drive.\n\nAssuming a woman was on it, and experienced this.... could she sue the maker of the contraception?\n\n2 first paragraphs of the article cited below with webaddress. I am curious.\n\nWomen who take contraceptive pills may suffer reduced sex drive for the rest of their lives, University of Boston researchers say. It has been long known that oral contraceptives lower levels of testosterone, and thus sex drive, and increase levels of sex hormone binding globulin, or SHBG.\n\nWhile it was thought that the pill's adverse effects could be reversed, the University of Boston research shows they may be permanent, the London Daily Mail reported Thursday. \n \nAn estimated 100 million women worldwide take oral contraceptives.\n\nhttp://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/877/0
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If the side affect was listed, you take it at your own risk\n\nIf it caused cancer, and be proven to be linked.\nthen I would say yes
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Have your thyroid checked. Also it could be the birth control you take such as the pill or deprovera shot all can cause low sex drives. Talk to your gynocologist.
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The IUD has been around forever (practically)... and over time has very few side effects and is as effective (or more so) than The Pill and Hormonal Contraception...\n\nFirst 3 months for me were sort of hell, though (cramping heavy periods which came too early -- the cervix does NOT accept intruders very well!)... but a year later, it's been worth it as the IUD will stay in for the next 9 years. \n\nBe careful of hormonal contraception- it can permanently lower your sex drive!
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Hi Friend,\n\n            This is one article i found on the net. Hope it helps to answer your question.\n\n             The Pill:  Side Effects & Current Issues\n\nBirth-control pills have been used by over 150 million women world-wide. Much attention has been focused on comparing benefits and risks of birth-control pills. \n\nThe benefits of taking the birth-control pill, aside from its almost l00% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, are: less menstrual flow and cramping, lower risk of infection of the uterus and ovaries, a decreased chance of developing ovarian cysts and non-cancerous breast cysts and tumors, less ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, less rheumatoid arthritis, and it may improve acne. \n\nAbout 40% of women who take birth-control pills will have side effects of one kind or another during the first three months of use. The vast majority of women have only minor, transient side effects. Some of these side effects are: light bleeding between menstrual periods, skipped periods, nausea, weight change, bloating, increase in vaginal infections. Although it is difficult to predict whether a woman will develop one of these minor problems, a problem can often be eliminated by changing to a different birth-control pill. A spotty darkening of the skin on the face may appear and may be permanent. \n\nThe most serious side effect associated with the birth-control pill is a greater chance of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. These problems occur in only a small number of women who take the pill. Women who have the most risk of developing these problems are women who smoke, are over thirty-five and women with other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or vascular disease or blood cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities. Other serious side effects are worsening of migraine headaches, gall bladder disease, increase in blood pressure and an extremely rare liver tumor. Some birth-control pills may cause changes in the levels of fatty substances in the blood. The long-term consequences of these changes are not known. Regular check-ups are important for early detection of these problems. \n\nA good acronym for remembering danger signs is ACHES: \n\nA -for severe abdominal pain \nC -for severe chest pain or shortness of breath \nH -for severe throbbing headache\nE -for eye problems, such as flashing lights or vision disturbance \nS -for severe leg pains \nCertain drugs for epilepsy and tuberculosis, as well as certain antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of the birth-control pill. St. John's Wort has also been known to reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. A woman taking birth-control pills should always ask her healthcare provider about any possible effect on birth-control pill effectiveness when another drug is prescribed so that she can use an additional backup method of birth-control. \n\nTaking birth-control pills does not seem to increase a woman's chances of developing cervical cancer or skin cancer. A few months after stopping birth-control pills, women who have taken pills become pregnant just as often as those who have not. \n\nBirth-control pills alone provide no protection against the transmission of AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. It is advisable to use condoms with the birth-control pill to help prevent these infections.
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That's actually a great question, and yes, I've been on the pill for about 3 years now, and at first I did have that problem. I was on ortho tricyclin, which I blame it on. Because it gradually decreases in strength each week, tricyclin pills tend to have adverse side effects n some people. Once I switched to Yasmin, I think it's called a monocyclin, it all got better. That specific pill gives you the same amount of hormone every day of the month. I've been less moody, and more interested, if you know what I mean. The bad part is that Yasmin does not yet have a generic brand so it is a bit more expensive, but I'd totally recomend it. My doctor switched around my prescription right when I said I was feeling moody. \n\nBut then again, I may be totally off. This article may help: \nhttp://www.twshf.org/pdf/desire_diff_brochure_3_fold_twshf.pdf
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When I was on the pill, I had missed quite a few myself, and I had to take double doses, and I never got pregnant.  I'm sure it is possible, but in my opinion, it is highly unlikely.  Everyone forgets to take it on time all the time.  I believe you are still protected, but don't forget, even on the pill, you are never 100% protected.  The only way to totally be protected is to abstain from sex altogether.  Good luck.
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I've never had bad symptoms on the pill, so I can't tell personal stories.  I've taken Ortho-tricyclen and Ortho-tricyclen lo... I had some weight gain on the full-strength, but the low-dose has been fine for me.\n\nI've heard some good things about the mini pill (progestin only) for women who react badly to the combination pill (progestin and estrogen).
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Hi, I'm a medical student, and this is what we've learned in class:\n\nEverything that people have said above is true.  The cervix has no pain receptors--only pressure receptors--so you'll only feel pressure as they do the swabbing/scraping.  Mostly, if people feel pain, it means they are not relaxed enough themselves.\n\nAs for birth control pills, oral contraceptives cause an increase in appetite--it is up to you whether or not you gain weight.  So, just be on the lookout for an increase in appetite, and control what you eat appropriately.
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You are entirely correct.  Many women have emotional changes on birth control as a result of the change in hormones. If these changes are severe and interfering with daily life you should talk to your obgyn about changing to another method of birth control. Using different hormones or perhaps lower levels of hormones might help.
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Yeah it can for some woman, it can also increase the sex drive of some woman. I guess it just all depends on the person and how your body reacts to it.
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Yes, the pill regulates your hormones. Now that you are off of them your hormones are freaking out and trying to regulate themselves. Don't worry, it'll pass.
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Yes when you were on the pill you were pretty much regulated by a synthetic hormone now your body has to get use to it's on internal clock it is normal and within time it will regulate its self, still use some form of birth control if you don't want to get pregnant but one of the the benefits of the pill or the shot is regulated or missed periods.
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no...but it may decrease your sexual drive (libido)  there are other side effect such as decreased blood glucose levels and long term effects such as tardive diskenesia.  there is a great website for checking prescription medications...rxlist.com.
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Before you blame the pill, look a little more into the problem.  Most sexual issues are mental, not physical.  Maybe you were using the balding thing as a crutch to explain why you were having problems with relationships and now that it's not longer a concern, you're hunting for a new problem.  The best solution is a caring and understanding partner that is willing to go through some low-drive periods to see if the problem corrects itself.  Everyone's sex drive waxes and wanes.  Be patient.
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A lot of women use the pill for different physical ailments in the reproductive system.  The doctor prescribed it for me for regulation.  It isn't just for contraception.
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I've been on it for a long time and have few side effects.  I am always very tired, but I've been that way my whole life, so didn't contribute it to the patch.  But I do notice excess weight in my tummy area that I can't get rid of, even though I work out four times a week and the muscles under the fat are hard as a rock.  I think that it may have fewer side effects than some forms of birth control, but like them all, it has some, and they are evil.  I'm making my man get a vasectomy because I'm so tired of dealing with it.  I'm sure we all are.
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You wouldn't EVER advise that someone used the contraceptive pill to enlarge their breasts!!! And if someone advised that to you, they don't know what they're talking about - the increase in breast size is marginal, and only occurs in some women. Usually it would be due to fluid retention in response to the oestrogen content of the pill, in which case they may be slightly larger, but they're also incredibly tender.