Re: Vaginal Dryness and use of the pill
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:51:14 -0500 (CDT)
Certainly could be the pill. I change about 20 prescriptions a year
because of this type of complaint. In the mean time Astroglide works
very well.
At Tue, 29 Aug 2000, J wrote:
>
>I am 21 years old. I've been using the pill (Ortho Novum 777) for about
>2 years now and before then I haven't experieced any dryness during
>intercourse. Usually, after about 5-10 minutes of intercourse I become
>dry. This has been a major frustration and mood killer for the both my
>boyfriend and I. Each time my boyfried asks why I never have the
>answer. I've been to the doctor and she has said that everything is
>normal. So I am curious to what is wrong. I have tried KY Jelly before
>and it is not to our liking at all. I have heard stories about
>using/taking Vitamin E and that it can also be due to the fact that I am
>on the pill. I am dying for an answer to why this is happening and open
>to any soloutions. Please Help! Any or all suggestions are welcome!
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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