title: Oral contraception and sexuality.
abstract: A search of the literature has been carried out to determined  how oral contraceptives affect sexuality in women. Some studies featured a high incidence of loss of libido. This could perhaps be attributed to preparations containing progestational compounds. However, no adequate double-blind trial has confirmed this observation. Some psychological and pharmacological aspects of contraceptions are discussed. More research is needed to ascertain why women often lose their sexual interest when taking oral contraceptives.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003075:Coitus; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects; D008253:Macaca mulatta; D008598:Menstruation; D011247:Pregnancy; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral