FFP 473 | Vulvodynia (Painful Sex) and The Pill | Pill Reality Series

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Does the pill cause painful sex? It certainly can. Today is a follow-up to last week’s episode about the sexual side effects of hormonal birth control. I am sharing a replay of a past episode with Madeline. She shares her experience with pill-induced vulvodynia, and what finally worked to alleviate her symptoms.

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Topics discussed in today’s episode:

What is vulvodynia and why did Madeline require surgery for it?
What was it that finally took the pain away for Madeline?
What is the link between hormonal contraceptives and pain with intercourse?
Do hormonal contraceptives cause changes in the tissues of your vulva?
Is there any scientific research to support a link between hormonal contraceptives and painful sex?
Can hormonal contraceptives cause your clitoris to shrink?
What does it feel like to have vulvodynia?
How does vulvodynia impact your sex life?

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Resources mentioned:

Research Study:

Clitoral vascularization and sexual behaviour in young patients treated with drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol or contraceptive vaginal ring: a prospective, randomized, pilot study.

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

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