About 15 percent of women taking oral contraceptives report a decrease in libido, likely because they lower levels of sex hormones, including testosterone. 3 One study also found seven times the amount of the libido-killing sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) was present in women who took oral contraceptives compared to women who never used the pill.
The Retreat at Walnut Creek. The Retreat at Walnut Creek is one of Lakesideâs best kept secrets. Residents and guests are welcomed when they arrive with a covered bridge over Walnut Creek. If you enjoy recreation, Walnut Creek is close to Woodland Park where there is a fishing lake, paved walking paths, playgrounds and ball fields.
Walnut Creek Financial Statistics: Median household income (per year) $71,642: Income change over time (increase since 1990) 51.56%: Sales tax: 8.25%: State income tax rate (highest bracket) 9.30%: State income tax rate (lowest bracket) 1.00%: Auto insurance premiums (average for the state) $821: Walnut Creek Housing: Median home price: $511,559: Home price gain (2-5 year gain) 14.73%: Walnut Creek Education: Colleges, universities and professional schools (within 30 miles) 50: Junior colleges and technical institutes (within 30 miles) 26: Walnut Creek Quality of Life: Personal crime risk (100 is national average, lower is better) 40