Thread: i'm at my wits end :o( please help

Hello

I have been on birth control pills since i was 16. I went on Dianette initially for acne, and have gradually lowered estrogen levels (to yasmin, then marvelon, now femodette) due to cervical erosion problems.
My skin has always remained clear throughout pill swaps.

My problem is that my libido has gradually lowered to nothing. I was hoping the pill swaps might have seen it come back a bit...but it's just worse. I have a partner of 18 months and it saddens me so much that i believe this problem is leading me to contemplate splitting up with him, as it's taking its toll on our relationship.

He is so understanding, but there is a complete lack of closeness which i think is killing us. It's starting to drive between us and I find myself snapping at him. I don't even have the desire to kiss or cuddle him. It's not his fault, I think he's nice looking and attractive but feel nothing sexual at all, and never have, so it's not that the "spark" has gone. This problem already ended my previous relationship...in which my partner decided to go elsewhere for his sexual gratification.

I just find myself in tears some time. If i come off the pill I can't use any other hormonal method due to my erosion, and i don't want my acne to return.....but i don't want to lose him and I know i'm going to. I sense a change in him. He just seems miserable and I know, although sex isn't everything, what's the point in a relationship without closeness?

Does anyone know of any herbal methods that can boost the bodies "detox" when coming off the pill, and hence hopefully stop my acne returning??