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04-23-2005, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Kansas
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Low Libido
I am 34 and a mother of 3 boys. Happily married. However, be the end of the day I just want to go to bed! My libido seems low! HELP! Is there anyone out there that is taking any medications to increase their libido. There are so many things on the market for this, but not sure about them.
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04-23-2005, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,531
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3 kids and a husband would wear anyone out! 
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After suffering with IC for 40 years, my bladder was removed in Dec 05...YAY!
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04-23-2005, 05:26 PM
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ICN Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Western NC
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Hi Kimberly
Have you tried talking to your doctor about this? I use a testosterone cream that my doc prescribed when I went to him with the exact same problem. It was made by a compounding pharmacy, and I'm also on Estratest due to a complete hysterectomy when I was 25 (endometriosis). The Estratest contains a small amount of testosterone, which helps with the libido. It has worked wonders for me! 
It might be a good idea to have a hormone test done to see if your levels are low. That way you'll know for sure just what kind of approach to take.
Sherry
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04-24-2005, 03:37 AM
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ICN Staff
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Junction City, Oregon, USA
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Are you on any medications? Some can definitely effect the libido.
Donna
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04-24-2005, 03:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: North Carolina
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Donna is right; especially if you are taking anti-depressant medication. Many of these have sexual side effects, such as low libido or difficulty reaching orgasm. However, I am sure your problem is compounded by how busy your life is It sounds like it would wear me OUT. You could speak to your primary care doctor or your OB/GYN about the problem and perhaps they will have some suggestions for you.
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*Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
*Kept trying a million different treatments until I found what works, and I am doing great these days with the help of Atarax, Lyrica, pain medication, an occasional rescue instill at home, and the InterStim, which was placed in 2007
You can see my IC story at http://www.ic-network.com/patientstories/jennifer.html -- it's a little out of date these days, but you'll get the idea!
I am a doctor, but I am the Ph.D. kind, not the M.D. kind. Thus, I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I can only explain the science behind many medical issues, and in all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
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