I had a very high sex drive before I got the implant , when I got it it completely diminished I also experienced bad mood swings . I decided after 3 months I couldn’t cope any longer so got it removed , nearly 1 year later my libido has not returned . I am worried il never get it back . Please help it’s ruining my life
My sex drive still hasn’t returned after removal of Nexplanon?
Question posted by Jessmac1990 on 13 April 2021
Last updated on 27 November 2022
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3 Answers
IshnessJunk
26 Nov 2022
Did your libido ever come back? I had my nexplanon removed a while ago and I'm starting to become hopeless
Inactive
6 July 2021
Hello! I experienced this same issue. It has been a year for me as well and I have been off birth control for a year now. Nexplanon to be exact. I would caution against vitex because some people say it is a libido suppressor. So please do your research and be careful. I am currently trying to add maca powder to my water and hoping that will work. Will keep you updated, and thanks for sharing!
IshnessJunk
27 Nov 2022
Update? Hoping to get mine back as well
LousArk
13 April 2021
Look into Vitex. It'll rebalance your hormones within a few months. You might need to take it for a while.
Sorted me out after the contraceptive injection.
You can't use it if you're using hormonal birth control, though. They'd work against each other.
I also use Evening Primrose Oil & vitamin B6 alongside it, for PMS.
Jessmac1990
14 April 2021
Thank you I will look in to that . Could my hormones still be imbalanced nearly a year later ? Just scared it’s changed something in me
LousArk
14 April 2021
Oh absolutely they could! Mine were so out of balance 2 years after the injection, I went back on it to settle things, as I didn't know about that product, & everything the doctors tried, failed.
It basically supports your liver after all the chemicals in the hormonal contraceptives & elsewhere. Helps you rebalance things.
Jessmac1990
14 April 2021
Thank you so much feel so much better will try this X
LousArk
14 April 2021
If you can, get high dose Vitex. Liquid capsules are even better.
I'd honestly suggest hitting it with all 3 things I mentioned (high dose evening primrose oil, (I take 1000mg of that twice a day), & a B6 tablet daily).
Give it 6 months, but I reckon you'll see benefits sooner.
LousArk
14 April 2021
You might also like to research for yourself some natural aids for libido, such as Tribulus, & Maca. There's stacks of plants you could try, so definitely don't worry. You'll get it improved.
Jessmac1990
14 April 2021
Thank you very much you have really put my mind at rest I’m going to try ASAP x
LousArk
14 April 2021
You're v welcome.
I stopped using any hormonal birth control after all the trouble I had. I use the rhythm method/natural cycles now. A bit tricky for the first couple of months, but easier once you get the hang of it.
I hope you feel better soon.
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