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A member asked:

Which birth control has a lower chance of vaginal dryness, mirena (levonorgestrel) or nexplanon?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not common: Vaginal dryness is not a common side effect of either method especially in a young person such as yourself.

Answered 11/1/2014

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I'm 33 years old, have had 3 vaginal births, 4 abortions and I have a mirena (levonorgestrel). I hav pain in my pelvis and vagina all the time. Why?

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