Depo Prevera
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Depo Prevera (Written by Dr. Erika Pluhar)
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Erika,
Me and my boy friend have a very active sex life and he's noticed that I'm
very tight even though we had sex minutes before. I never thought anything of it
till recently when we went on vacation. We started having sex and it hurt a lot
and there was blood. I could have sworn that I lost my virginity again. Every
time we have sex it is like that even if we've had it minutes before. It has
been like that even since I started on the birth control shot Depo Prevera. Can
the shot make you tighter and if it can't then is there something wrong with me?
thanks, confused
Dear
Confused,
Thank you for your question. I would encourage you to make an appointment
with a medical practitioner to get the symptoms you describe checked out. Any
time there is bleeding or pain during intercourse, it could mean you have a
medical problem that needs to be properly evaluated and treated. It may be
something as simple as needing additional lubrication during intercourse, but
since you describe bleeding and pain, it may be something else. Either
way, I strongly suggest you get a check-up with your gynecologist, a primary
care physician or nurse practitioner. If you do not have an established
clinician, you also could go to a Planned Parenthood or county clinic in your
area. I wish you the best of luck and thank you again for your question.
Sincerely,
Erika