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I am on a coc pill with norethindrone and have experienced a drop in libido. could switching to a pill with levonorgestrel help?
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Probably not: Because most of a woman's libido comes from testosterone .
Answered 7/16/2015
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Birth control pills: Progestin only pills are usually reserved for women who are breast feeding or who cannot tolerate combination pills containing estrogen and progesterone. A combination pill may be a better fit for you and improve your libido.
Answered 7/16/2015
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