What Causes Cramps In Lower Abdomen After Taking I Pill?

Posted on Sun, 23 Aug 2015

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Sun, 23 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi i have lower abdomen cramping week after taking ipill

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
common side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic.
It is a very common side effect and may also result in spotting in a couple of days.
But nothing to worry.
Kindly tell me the date of your last periods and the date of ipill intake so that I can advise you better.
All the best.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (44 minutes later)

I got my periods on 20th july and den i concieved and went for medicated abortion on 27th august and the bleeding stopped on 6th august. I went for intercourse on 13th august and took ipill on 16th august and now we webt for intercourse on 21st august again.. And today der is lot of lower abdominal cramping.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Then there is no risk of pregnancy.
This cramping is all because of ipill intake.
There is no ovulation till 3 weeks after abortion so no chance of oregnancy.
Nothing to worry at all.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

Ok that means der z no sign of pregnancy. But pls tell me
1. When will get my periods?
2. What are the possible side effects of ipill?
3. Shall i take a painkiller for lower abdominal pain?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No sign of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
You will get your periods in a couple of days most probably.
Most common side effect of ipill is deranged periods and breast engorgement and nausea.
Some girls also experience mood changes but all these effects subside after periods.
So nothing to worry and you can safely take any painkiller.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar