birth control and sexual side affects?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-15-2006
birth control and sexual side affects?
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Wed, 03-15-2006 - 1:57pm
this is kinda embarising, but I have heard that when you start taking bc pills that it can cause dryness below the belt, me? i usually get it during sex, so i dunno what to do? its an annoying problem, and i never had issues like this. Any advice?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 03-15-2006 - 2:40pm

Hi hollysea, welcome!

One of the side effects of hormonal contraceptives can be vaginal dryness. You might want to try using an intimate lube like Astroglide (my fave) K-Y Liquid, Replens etc and see if that corrects the problem. If not, you could ask your doctor about a pill switch to one that has more estrogen or an entirely different progestin and see if that helps.

Thanks for posting. If you have more questions let us know. Come back and let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 01-26-2005
Wed, 03-15-2006 - 3:41pm
every woman get different "side effects" from birth control..it depends on that and which ones you use....some pills can cause it more than others-just depends....you could always have a good lubricant handy....((HUGS))
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