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What Causes Painful Intercourse And Hot Flashes During Menopause?
Hi I ve been on the Depo shot for 12 years and I went to my g y n doctor about a week ago and he said it look like i could have lichen . I ve been having menopause sensor I ve been staying very dry down there. sex is painful and hot flashes all the time so the question is can Depo shot cause lichen yes or no
Sat, 19 May 2018
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Yes, hot flashes, dryness of vagina, painful intercourse are symptoms of menopause. You may take estrogen cream for vaginal dryness. Depo-provera cause lichen sclerosus but it is rare association, as one case per 10000 users.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, hot flashes, dryness of vagina, painful intercourse are symptoms of menopause. You may take estrogen cream for vaginal dryness. Depo-provera cause lichen sclerosus but it is rare association, as one case per 10000 users.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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