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I had a myomectomy in February 2009, and since my desire or drive to have sex has severely diminished. Before the surgery, my drive was extremely high. I'm wondering if the removal of the tumors caused my body to decrease the levels of hormones that were being produced...? My relationship is suffering greatly because of this. My boyfriend is the most loving, gentle, tender person I've known, but I have to force myself to have sex with him. I can be turned on one minute and completely dry the very next. His idea of foreplay now repulses me. I get anxious when it becomes clear what he wants to do. Please help me figure out what to do.

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