Really Low Sex Drive :(

DigiGal

Hiya Ladies!

Just wondering If I could get a gals perspective here. I've tried google but I keep getting adds for female viagra :P

Anyway
I'm in a long term realtionship with my OH we are pretty young, 19 and 21 and until now have had an amazing sex life however...
Lately I just have no desire for sexual activity at all, I'm having trouble becoming aroused and am feeling bloated and lethargic. I'm having trouble getting into the moment so to speak and end up getting angry at myself!
It shouldn't be my diet as I eat pretty healthy(veggie) but have been very tired lately.
ANy one any tips for what is causing this, its really starting to frustrate me.
Could it be my Birth Control Pill (Yasmin) I was on Dianette but It disagreeed ith my migranes so i recently changed to Yasmin .Should I change and see what happens

Professey Chin

I could be way off the mark but you mention your a veggie.
Fatigue,bloated,lethargic? Have you been tested for anemia?

It is worth getting routine blood done in the Gp's to check your Iron, B12 and folate.
To try and get to the bottom of your lethargy.

DigiGal

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

I could be way off the mark but you mention your a veggie.
Fatigue,bloated,lethargic? Have you been tested for anemia?

Oh sorry should have said I am anemic, was before I became veggie. Take Iron supplements never really bothered me tbh. Just geta bit woozy during my time of the month is all

DigiGal

Moonbaby wrote: »

It is worth getting routine blood done in the Gp's to check your Iron, B12 and folate.
To try and get to the bottom of your lethargy.

Blood tests...ahhhhhh

Sorry mad fear of needles lol

Professey Chin

DigiGal wrote: »

Oh sorry should have said I am anemic, was before I became veggie. Take Iron supplements never really bothered me tbh. Just geta bit woozy during my time of the month is all

Never mind me then:pac:
*wanders off*

DigiGal

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Never mind me then:pac:
*wanders off*

don't be silly....do tell me more, Didn't know anemia could cause loss of sex drive tbh

DigiGal

I am having alot of trouble..welll, not to be graphic but..getting wet
which is why It was suggested it may be hormonal

DigiGal

DigiGal wrote: »

Blood tests...ahhhhhh

Sorry mad fear of needles lol

Oh don't worry I understand that completely.
Still it is worth checking out, to make sure your ok.

Professey Chin

DigiGal wrote: »

don't be silly....do tell me more, Didn't know anemia could cause loss of sex drive tbh

Well all I know was my ex was anemic and she blamed it on more then one occasion...............or she was just lying to me.

hmmmmmm

DigiGal

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Well all I know was my ex was anemic and she blamed it on more then one occasion...............or she was just lying to me.

hmmmmmm

oh o.....*runs*

DigiGal

Moonbaby wrote: »

Oh don't worry I understand that completely.
Still it is worth checking out, to make sure your ok.

I suppose so, maybe II should, I always put of going to the Dr

Novella

If this has only happened to you since changing birth control pills I would definitely say it's a worth a visit to your GP and a mention to him / her. I changed from one pill to another a while ago and felt really bloated and generally just down and it was because my new Pill didn't suit me. This could be what's wrong in your case too.

Best of luck sorting it out, OP.

DigiGal

Novella wrote: »

If this has only happened to you since changing birth control pills I would definitely say it's a worth a visit to your GP and a mention to him / her. I changed from one pill to another a while ago and felt really bloated and generally just down and it was because my new Pill didn't suit me. This could be what's wrong in your case too.

Best of luck sorting it out, OP.

Thanks
I ahve actually been feeling very depressed also lately especially since I changed my pill. I will pop to the GP in the morn and see how it goes

Novella

DigiGal wrote: »

Thanks
I ahve actually been feeling very depressed also lately especially since I changed my pill. I will pop to the GP in the morn and see how it goes

No problem
I hope everything gets sorted out for you then.

charlieroot

OP - it might not be a bad idea to discuss this with your GP. In fact I would strongly recommend it. Loss of libido/sex drive can be a symptom of other things going on. Worth getting checked out.

spartan1

can I just make three suggestions as I have been here in a past relationship.

Yes it defo can be your pill, some girls have lots of problems with the pill, my suggestion, get off the pill for 6 or so weeks and you'll notice straight away if its that

secondly, if your a veggie and your having iron issues that could defo screw with your interest

finally, dont dismiss this when I say it to you, but something that can get you back into gear could be exercise. try exercising for a few weeks and see if theres any change.

Please note I am a guy, but had this issue in a relationship which was a serious burden. I researched the issue at length and eventually found the pill was to blame, 100 %.

The exercise idea is because at a totally different time of a relationship it was observed that after regular exercise there was "more of an interest"

hope this helps, but you've nothing to lose by going off the pill for a few weeks

bronte

I'd give the doc a visit hun .
I'm also vegetarian , haven't suffered anemia, but wild horses couldn't hold me back generally.
Stress is the only thing that seems to affect me really.
Have a chat, it'll put your mind at ease.

saywhatyouwish

I'd stop taking the pill for a while and then you'd know if it was that... I have implanon the contraceptive implant and I noticed a huge change too from before I got it to now. It is a good idea to go to a GP just to make sure there isnt anything else though...

Yeah see a doc
A good few girls I know incl myself experienced a high sex drive whilst on this pill

DigiGal

Hey Guys thanks for all teh great advice, have an appointemnt with the GP in the morn!

Molberts

glad to hear it

I was getting depo injections and they turned me into a fat angry mess :eek: it was only when I came off it (after 3 years ) that I realised just how bad it was.

There are so many options to choose from theres no need for you to be stuck with an unsuitable one. Good luck at the doc!

Jules

Best idea to talk to your doc, but il gonna close this thread, as its not a medical forum and i don't want the wrong advice given out or someone giving you an online diagnosis! Feel free to start another thread when you have been to the docs if you want to discuss anything more. Best of luck