How does birth control affect sex drive — and when should you seek medical advice?

Hormonal contraception can influence libido in some women, although effects vary significantly between individuals. In this episode, we explain how different birth control methods may affect sex drive, what the evidence shows, and how doctors assess concerns across Europe.

You’ll learn:

• How oestrogen and progestogen influence testosterone levels and sexual desire

• Differences between combined oral contraceptives, progestogen-only pills, hormonal IUDs, implants, and non-hormonal methods

• Why some women report reduced libido, while others notice no change or improvement

• The role of relationship factors, stress, mood, and physical health in sexual desire

• When switching contraception may be consider ...