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What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hi, I was on depo for almost a year and I stopped taking it in April 2015. I was off of it for 2 months and then I unexpectedly had unprotected sex. We used the withdrawal method and he didn t ejaculate at all during our intercourse. The next day I started feeling really bloated. And this has been lasting for two days now, I was wondering if I could be pregnant. I read online that it can take anywhere from 4-10 months to concieve after stopping the depo shot. And I m hoping I m not pregnant please respond ASAP thank you
Sun, 25 Oct 2020
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Hello,

After having unsafe sex, some women complain of bloating, this can be due to various reasons like taking the wrong food before sex, food that make them gassy eg: legumes, beans, etc. If you have a history of constipation, IBS, indigestion; you should take fiber rich diet and avoid food that causes you discomfort.

Bloating commonly occurs before or after menstruation, so if you are having sex around that period you may experience it. Prostaglandin in the semen may trigger bloating. Since you are experiencing pregnancy like symptoms after having unprotected sex, you are suggested to visit a gynecologist, get clinically examined. Get urine and blood tests done to detect if you are pregnant or not. You will be managed accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hello, After having unsafe sex, some women complain of bloating, this can be due to various reasons like taking the wrong food before sex, food that make them gassy eg: legumes, beans, etc. If you have a history of constipation, IBS, indigestion; you should take fiber rich diet and avoid food that causes you discomfort. Bloating commonly occurs before or after menstruation, so if you are having sex around that period you may experience it. Prostaglandin in the semen may trigger bloating. Since you are experiencing pregnancy like symptoms after having unprotected sex, you are suggested to visit a gynecologist, get clinically examined. Get urine and blood tests done to detect if you are pregnant or not. You will be managed accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician