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What Can Be Done To Prevent The Dryness During Intercourse After Using Mirena?

Hello my name is Rhonda. I currently have the Mirena as my form of birth control. Since having it (1 year), I have experienced dryness during intercourse, extreme itching, vaginal fissures and the discharge just began to appear. Please help. I have googled it and a lot of women are having this issue wit the Mirena. What are some things I can to prevent it or make my vagina more comfortable. Thanks in advance!
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

Yes, vaginal dryness is one of the common side effects of using mirena. I would recommend various forms of lubrication that are safe, especially a medical one available in all pharmacies called KY Jelly.

If not lubrication you could also try certain hormonal creams that you are required to apply per-vaginally, that will help your vagina to effectively start lubricating.

Also, try to indulge more in foreplay, discuss this with your partner.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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What Can Be Done To Prevent The Dryness During Intercourse After Using Mirena?

Hello ma am and welcome. Yes, vaginal dryness is one of the common side effects of using mirena. I would recommend various forms of lubrication that are safe, especially a medical one available in all pharmacies called KY Jelly. If not lubrication you could also try certain hormonal creams that you are required to apply per-vaginally, that will help your vagina to effectively start lubricating. Also, try to indulge more in foreplay, discuss this with your partner. Hope this helps. Best wishes.