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I'm on birth control pill (gestoden and etynyloestradiol) and my sex drive decreased significantly. is there any supplement that is safe to take with birth control that i could try to take to boost my libido? maca, ginseng, something like that?

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No. Pl dont take any supplements as they are ineffective, unregulated, expensive and a waste of money. Discuss your problem with your doc and maybe the dose or the type of pill can be adjusted to help you. Good luck

Answered 1/13/2023

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