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On depo provera, (medroxyprogesterone) having painful intercourse because of it. how do i make it not hurt or should i get a different bc, i really don't want to switch bcs?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unlikely : It's probably unlikely that depoprovera would be causing painful intercourse. The only link I can think of is Depo-Provera causing vaginal dryness. A lubricant like Astroglide should correct that . See an OBgyn to evaluate other possible causes

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

On depo provera, (medroxyprogesterone) having painful intercourse because of it. how do i make it not hurt or should i get a different bc, i really don't want to switch bcs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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