There are dozens of different types, which may or may not include hormones. Dr Jarvis said: "If your current contraception isn’t suiting you, it’s important to speak to your GP or family planning clinic. "For instance, if you’re taking the contraceptive pill, it may be possible to change you to a different one which suits you better. "Or you may prefer a long acting form of contraception such as the copper coil, a hormone-releasing coil or an implant, which you don’t need to remember to take every day or use every time you have sex." 3. Vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness becomes much more common after the menopause, when levels of the female hormone oestrogen drop. Dr Jarvis said: "If this is your main problem, a topical form of HRT, such as pessaries, gel or a vaginal ring, can often solve the problem. "Several non-hormonal vaginal moisturisers are also available from the pharmacist.