Depo Provera: can the shot cause frigidity? Posted: 10-10-06 10:55am
I am on the shot and I been on it for 3
years. I am curious about how come I don't
want sex ever. Is it me or is it something
in the shot that makes the body feel like
its in a bubble so you can have no one
touch it. Please respond because I would
like an answer.
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Birth Control Answer A1634 Posted: 10-16-06 03:36am
According to the symptoms you report
(“don’t want sex ever”), you might
be experiencing frigidity. Frigidity
can’t be caused by contraceptive shots
(depo provera). In fact, hormonal
contraception can increase the libido
because a woman can feel safe from an
unwanted pregnancy, and therefore less
anxious in general. You can visit your
gynecologist and even a mental health
professional (psychologist, sexologist,
psychiatrist) for a consultation about
your symptoms.
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