How Medications Affect Libido

Modern medicine has given us kinds of wonders and of course at the root of it is the ability to make people feel better and live longer. However, most medicines are like the Faustian deal; you get something good, but you may lose something in return! There are many medications which can wreck havoc with the female libido, mostly because of their impact on female sex hormones.

Now, while we do not endorse skipping your medications in order to get aroused, it is important to be aware of the impact these things are having on your body. You may be able to speak to your doctor about getting a milder medication or about an alternative. And if nothing else, you can always use Germany sex drops to increase your libido without interfering with your medications. So what are the top culprits for busting libido?

Birth Control

A two edged sword! You take birth control so you can have more sex and prevent babies, but long term use of some birth control pills will completely collapse your sex drive. The reason is because of the progesterone in the pills which drops levels of testosterone in the blood stream and so drops sex drive. This drop can last for months even after you stop taking the pill.

Solution: Switch birth control. Your doctor will be able to recommend a good one for your needs.

Antidepressants

This one is murky because most women react differently to the medications. Some women find that they have increased sex drive from the antidepressants and others find that they have no libido at all. The reason is partially in the ingredients; Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors, the big ingredient which helps your brain get back on track can also flatten your sex drive—maybe? Some people find no change while others find that the SSRIs improve their sex drive. Phew!

Solution: Switch antidepressants to one with something like Wellbutrin in it to reduce the impact of the SSRIs.

Blood Pressure Drugs

Blood pressure drugs can lower sex drive in women; likely because of the impact of blood flow on the body and because they reduce the body’s ability to produce lubrication. This makes sex painful. You have to be very careful about what you take in conjunction with blood pressure drugs too—nothing with nitrates in it or the result could be fatal. (Germany sex drops have no nitrates!)

Solution: You can switch blood pressure drugs, but you should also consider the benefits of eating healthy and exercising; this works better in the long run (and can help your sex drive in many other ways besides).

If you are being on a medication, it’s very important to not only consider the side effects in terms of things like immune system or energy, but also your sex drive. Talk to your doctor and use Germany sex drops to help bridge the gap. Stay healthy!