Question:
Where has my libido gone?

Hello all I will be three years post op in April LAP RNY. I have pretty much completely lost my sex drive. It used to be through the roof and now nothing. Any suggestions, vitamins, herbs that can be taken? Thank you!    — Kristina P. (posted on January 5, 2004)

January 5, 2004
Sorry, I don't really have an answer...but, if you do find yours, please let me know so I can look there too!
   — eaamc

January 5, 2004
Kristina, I am 10 mos post op and in the same situation. None of my doc's have answers. My endocrinologist is running hormone tests to see if my hormones are "off".
   — M B.

January 5, 2004
I've seen some posts on the message board about "Avlimil" which is an herbal supplement. It's getting a lot of buzz these days. I haven't tried it myself. You didn't mention your age, so I'm wondering if you might be at the age where it starts to fade a bit. I've noticed that for myself the last couple of years (I'm 46, just had surgery 9/11/03). I've also seen some ads on the internet for a cream/gel which is supposed to enhance blood flow to the "desired areas." Also, I do remember from my younger and crazier days (the 70's) that marijuana could really boost libido (and appetite, unfortunately). Of course, that's not legal, and I'm probably a little too "conservative" to risk it - just a thought, though! Let us know if you find anything that works.
   — Carlita

January 5, 2004
I don't know where yours went, but I think It's off somewhere with mine- having a fine time without us! I don't have an answer- just an "I'm there with you!"
   — LMCLILLY

January 5, 2004
Hi. It's nothing to do with age I'm only 29. I think my surgeon remove it during my surgery. I saw some pills at walmart that were something like avlimil. THey were $20.00 so I was thinking about trying them. My doctor also has no answers on this one...he said just wait......AMY
   — AmyWollet

January 5, 2004
Ahh I mean this only to try to help. Are you the same party girl who asked about milkthistle awhile ago? If you have a drinking problem, and its not my place to suggest or accuse you of that, but that can cause decrease libido. I had a old friend who reported the same thing. she finally got off the booze bcause of fear her boyfriend would leave. Granted its not you but thought it should be mentioned.
   — Sam J.