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Could Intake Of Morning After Pill Cause Bloating And Weight Gain?
I took the morning after pill Thursday around 6pm, after inter course at 2pm after a condom split. It s not 11pm on a Sunday and I have extreme bloating, I do running and a lot of training and today suffered due to bloating. I can t suck my stomach in and it looks as if I ve lost all my muscle definition and it aches and looks like I ve gained weight instead of lost. Is this due to the pill? I m so worried.
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
Hi,
Bloating, abdominal pain or cramps can occur with the use of morning after pill since the drug can cause certain hormonal changes in your body. These symptoms will reduce in the next few days, when the drug concentration starts falling down slowly. Meanwhile, anti-foaming agents like Simethicone can be taken to reduce any discomfort.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Bloating, abdominal pain or cramps can occur with the use of morning after pill since the drug can cause certain hormonal changes in your body. These symptoms will reduce in the next few days, when the drug concentration starts falling down slowly. Meanwhile, anti-foaming agents like Simethicone can be taken to reduce any discomfort.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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