<s>[INST] I have been on Junel for a while, stopped it cause thought maybe my sex drive would increase if I quit bc.  But 2 months later, not really any change.  Now I am too scared to NOT be on bc and just rely on condoms, cause don't want pregnancy.  So I am going to start taking it again.  Trying to figure out if Junel is one that affects libido or if it's not one of the worst, because maybe it's just me - not birth control - since nothing has changed off of it. [/INST] Hi and welcome to HCM. this tablet contains 1.5 mg norethindrone acetate and 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol. Some side effects of Junel are:    Nausea    Vomiting    Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)    Breakthrough bleeding    Spotting    Change in menstrual flow    Amenorrhea    Temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment    Edema    Melasma which may persist    Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretionSome other serious adverse effects are ThrombophlebitisArterial thromboembolismPulmonary embolismMyocardial infarctionCerebral hemorrhageCerebral thrombosisHypertensionGallbladder diseasechanges in libido.As u can see, change in libido is one of the side effect, but it is very rare. Dont be too worried about this. If u feel like u are feeling less libido then its better to use condoms which are safe. If u dont have a baby then condoms are better option than contraceptive pills. All the best. Regards </s>