[erinwalsh]

I've been in a relationship for 3 1/2 years now, with someone I really love, and am very attracted to. But, over the past 4 years or so, I've noticed a very serious dive in my sexual desire. For a long time, my boyfriend thought it was him and that I wasn't attracted to him - which wasn't the case because I can feel the change. This change hasn't just affected my sex drive, but I also have NO drive or desire for children anymore. I know that may not seem like a big deal, because I'm only 22, but throughout my teenage years I was sex and baby crazy.
This has really been screwing with my head, not only because it use to make me question my desire for my boyfriend, but because I no longer feel sexy/sexual, and only really take notice that I am in fact a women when I'm on my period. I feel like I have NO womenly urges at all.
About 4 months ago, I went to the hospitol and was diagnosed with endometriosis. I've read that it affects sexual desires. Does anyone know if this is true? Is there anything I can take to fix this?

And please don't tell me that I should be focusing on other things because I'm only 22. I've got the other things covered. It's this issue I can't figure out. *I only add this disclaimer because someone on another board told me to worry about school and stop wasting my time trying to figure this out.*

[amolson]

Hi Erin,

I think you should go to this site Endometriosis

Read up on what they say and I am positive that this is affecting your hormones and your sex drive. I have autoimmune hepatitis (non-contagious liver disease) and I had lost my period for 5 years and I also lost my sex drive. I am 27 now and last year I received a liver transplant. Since then, my sex drive has gotten better, but not back to what it should be. I understand your frustration completely.

One thing that you have to take into consideration is your partner as well. Are they starting to feel upset about it and maybe self-conscious? If this is the case, I would suggest complete open communication and maybe have your partner and yourself go to some support groups for endometriosis. The more information you can get the better you will be able to adapt to the changes in your life. Trust me, I know! Ha ha

Good luck hun!