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A member asked:
Is there a birth control that would help keep acne down yet not keep me dry during sex?
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Combination pills: Most combination birth control methods (combined birth control pills, the patch, and the ring) help acne for most women and rarely cause vaginal dryness. Progestin-only methods (the shot, the implant, and sometimes the hormone iud)can make acne worse and can cause vaginal dryness. Of course there are benefits and risks of all medications that you should discuss with your clinician.
Answered 12/9/2013
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