A woman using the desogestrel POP notices a change in her libido since starting it 3 months ago. She asks whether this could be related. What should s...

Question

A woman using the desogestrel POP notices a change in her libido since starting it 3 months ago. She asks whether this could be related. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

Changes in libido are a reported side effect of progestogen-only methods; if troublesome, alternative methods can be discussed

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Hormonal contraception never affects libido

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Only CHC affects libido

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Libido changes are always permanent on the POP

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She should add testosterone to counteract the effect

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): POP Libido Change Side Effect

A woman using the desogestrel POP notices a change in her libido since starting it 3 months ago. She asks whether this could be related. What should she be told?