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What Causes Constipation And Abdominal Cramps While Birth Control Pills?
Hello I had sex for the first time on the 21st of March. I m on birth control and we used condoms and the pulling out method I got my period on time for the week for my break on the pill. I had it for 5 days and now from my period I ve felt constipated and i don t know what it is cramps and stuff it comes and goes I m just abit worried because I think it s symptoms on the pill because it s only my 2nd month on the pill and my stomach is constantly growling and cramping and it feels Like constipation I don t feel like I m going to throw up or anything I don t think I ve pregnancy to worry about even though there is the risk if you could ease my mind abit and suggest what could be wrong thank you
Sat, 13 Oct 2018
Hi,
First, relax. Don't worry. No serious issue.
Once you get periods, no question of pregnancy at all.
Your cramps and constipation is mostly a side effect of initiation of pills. They usually subside with time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala,
Diabetologist
First, relax. Don't worry. No serious issue.
Once you get periods, no question of pregnancy at all.
Your cramps and constipation is mostly a side effect of initiation of pills. They usually subside with time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala,
Diabetologist
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