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Does the androgenic activity level and/or dose of the progestin in birth control pills have any effect on a woman's libido?
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Woman's Libido: Libido requires a balance of the hormones. Testosterone is the main driver, but your estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, Cortisol, and Thyroid all need to be somewhat balanced for optimal libido. Also, hormones are only responsible for about half the libido. Stress, exhaustion, boredom, anger or resentment towards the partner can all decrease libido. I wish you the best!
Answered 8/6/2014
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