Question about the pill

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Registered: 05-30-2003
Question about the pill
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Mon, 07-12-2004 - 4:55pm
I recently started taking the pill (I just started my thrid week) and have noticed a difference in love making. It seems as though I run out of lubrication after awhile. This isn't something that has ever happened to me, and my boyfriend seems convinced it's because of the pill. Does anyone know if this is a potential side effect? It wasn't listed on the literature from my doctor.

Thanks!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 5:29pm
Hi angel27girl, welcome!

Dryness can be a side effect of some pills for some women. I think it has to do with how the progestin in a particular pill interacts with the user's body chemistry. You should give your pill about three cycles to allow your body to adjust to see if the pill you are on will be right for you. In the meantime, an intimate lube such as Astroglide might be all the help you need. If you are getting really dry, you might want to ask your doctor about a pill with a bit more estrogen (it helps produce natural lube) or a different progestin. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill