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I need a birth control pill that doesn't cause severe vaginal dryness painful dry intercourse and yeast like ortho lo did. any ideas?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not the pill: Birth control pills don't do this. For sure no oral contraceptives cause yeast infections; your pills are not the problem. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 4/8/2016

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A member asked:

I need a birth control pill that doesn't cause severe vaginal dryness painful dry intercourse and yeast like ortho lo did. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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