This study is only an observational study which means it does not prove cause and effect that the pill causes low libido.
The participants selected for this study were female medical students and they do not necessarily reflect other groups of women.
One should assume that female medical students lead stressful lives,and may be different than the general population. Therefore, if you are trying to understand the association between hormonal contraception and sexual dysfunction, a more diverse, general population would be needed to answer this question. Because sex and desire can also be affected by stress, partner-related factors, and medical issues, it is hard to draw sweeping conclusions based on observational data.
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This study is only an observational study which means it does not prove cause and effect that the pill causes low libido.
The participants selected for this study were female medical students and they do not necessarily reflect other groups of women.
May 7, 2010 - 3:39pmOne should assume that female medical students lead stressful lives,and may be different than the general population. Therefore, if you are trying to understand the association between hormonal contraception and sexual dysfunction, a more diverse, general population would be needed to answer this question. Because sex and desire can also be affected by stress, partner-related factors, and medical issues, it is hard to draw sweeping conclusions based on observational data.
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