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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Pain After Emergency Contraceptive Pill Intake?
Question: Hello there ,
I have a huge concern about pregnanch , I have had unprotected sex and took the pill 3 days after then had another unprotected sex again and took the pill again 2 days after . A week later got my periods it was brown / black and clotting ... not red ?after it ended my breast got tender and got abdomnial pain and headachs and bloating . It continues at night time when im going to sleep i had a home pregnancy test and came negative which took it one week after that period thing is gone dont know if its too early to check. Could i be facing pregnancy or what is wrong with me ? Please help
Thanks doc .
I have a huge concern about pregnanch , I have had unprotected sex and took the pill 3 days after then had another unprotected sex again and took the pill again 2 days after . A week later got my periods it was brown / black and clotting ... not red ?after it ended my breast got tender and got abdomnial pain and headachs and bloating . It continues at night time when im going to sleep i had a home pregnancy test and came negative which took it one week after that period thing is gone dont know if its too early to check. Could i be facing pregnancy or what is wrong with me ? Please help
Thanks doc .
Brief Answer:
Side effect of pills
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I have read you query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply:
1) These symptoms you are describing are not related to pregnancy alone.
2) There is no possibility of pregnancy especially when pregnancy test is negative.
3) These side effects are due to pills you have taken on multiple occasions.
4) These pills upset hormone balance and cause such effects.
5) It might take another week for effects to subside.
6) Meanwhile drink more water which will help you to overcome some of these symptoms.
7) Also take antacid once in morning available over the counter which will help in combating some of these symptoms.
I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.
Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
Side effect of pills
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I have read you query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply:
1) These symptoms you are describing are not related to pregnancy alone.
2) There is no possibility of pregnancy especially when pregnancy test is negative.
3) These side effects are due to pills you have taken on multiple occasions.
4) These pills upset hormone balance and cause such effects.
5) It might take another week for effects to subside.
6) Meanwhile drink more water which will help you to overcome some of these symptoms.
7) Also take antacid once in morning available over the counter which will help in combating some of these symptoms.
I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.
Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
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