WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: A 'Burning' Question...

Re: A 'Burning' Question...

From: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Nov 2000 21:36:23 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 23 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: >
>At Wed, 22 Nov 2000, Sandy wrote:
>>
>>I have asked before. I have been on Depo-Provera for about a month now.
>>Now big effects except for increase in appetite and maybe bloating a
>>little. My biggest problem is burning during intercourse. I was told
>>the Depo might be the problem because of lack of lubrication. I noticed
>>when I was quite "aroused", that I didn't really have this problem. But
>>last nite I noticed the burning especially after we were done. I don't
>>know what to do. It doesn't burn there any other time but then. I am
>>frustrated. I want to enjoy my sex life again. I am on the Depo for
>>Fibroid treatment. Can someone please enlighten me and give me some
>>suggestions? Thanks so much.
>
>It certainly could be related to your degree of lubrication, which is
>certainly tied to arousal-to a degree. In other words, the reaction to
>excitement can be varied and at times, even with arousal, the
>lubrication may not be enough. I would try to use a lubricant such as
>astroglide. If this does not seem to help, I would suggest having an
>exam. There are certainly other things that can cause these symptoms,
>even an infection...
>
>Well, to be honest, my sex drive isn't the greatest and now knowing it will probably burn, makes it worse. I have no burning any other time, i.e. urinating. I can usually tell if I am lubricated enough. I will try the astroglide. I am seeing a new OB Monday for a second opinion on the fibroid, is there anything I should ask him to look at? Should I tell him about this? Thanks.
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
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>
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>

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