YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2002: Re: Birth Control and Sexual Function

Re: Birth Control and Sexual Function

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 21:39:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Emily wrote: >
>I've researched this question a bit before I'm now posting it, but
>couldn't find any answers. I realize birth control (tricyclen) can
>cause decreased sexual desire, but can it be responsible for decreased
>sexual function?
>
>I'm 23, but have a LOT more difficulty achieving orgasm than I did when
>I was 18, just before birth control. I began taking anti-depressants
>(Welbutrin) just after I started birth control, and always assumed that
>this was responsible for my decreased abilities. But I stopped
>Welbutrin 9 months ago, and my ability has only improved a very minor
>amount.
>
>Do you know of any reason for a correlation? I don't want to have to
>bring this up with my doctor if it is obviously unrelated.
>
>thanks for the advice, -Emily

OCPs can supress both sexual interest and sexual response, though they are not the only things that can do so. Try going off the pill for a while to see if there is a difference. You are going to need alternate contraception however.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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