A 37-year-old member asked:
Any o change in sex drive with the pill or increased?
1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eric Steckleranswered
Psychiatry 52 years experience
It can go either way: Everyone is an individual and so writes their own medical textbook.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is there like a pill or something to increase your sex drive after you've been married a while?
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Not yet approved: Some feel that viagra (sildenafil) has some effect in women. Before this, however, would be examined by a gynecologist, and if nothing physically wro... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
First time taking mornaftpill and prd came, had sex for (10sec precum)again 3wks ago, took the test and it says neg, pill changed my cycle or preg?
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Suspect pill issue: Since your preg test was negative, the morning after pill may have altered your cycle. Do not have unprotected sex if you do not want o become pregna... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Do i still need to wait for a week to be protected if i change my pills from cybelle to diane 35 which has contain exact same formulation? or it is okay to have unprotected sex since im not changing the type of pill that im using but just the brand?
Dr. Timothy Brownanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
You continue to be protected if you change pill brands, even if you changed ingredients and dosages somewhat. Occasionally the change will trigger bre... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Do progesterone pills lower sex drive?
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 42 years experience
Possibly: Some Progesterone medications can lower sex drive.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
If I have unprotected sex hours before i change to a new pill is there a chance i can get pregnant? I have been on another pill 10 months prior.
Dr. Marshall Seligmannanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Yes.: The pill is a very effective method of birth control, but even when used properly, there is always a chance of getting pregnant.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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