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Can Early Signs Of Pregnancy Be Due To Change Of Birth Control?

I was on depo for 6 months, and about a week after my last round ran out I switched to sprintec. I had unprotected sex multiple times during the switch. I had my period almost the entire time I was on depo, so I don t know when I m supposed to start. I have been on sprintec for a month and have not had a period. I am extremely tired, have mild cramping, I am always hungry, have severe breast tenderness/pain and enlargement, and extreme nausea to the point it wakes me up in the mornings. I haven t taken a hpt because I do not know when I will have missed my period. Is this early pregnancy or side effects of the birth control?

Thu, 31 Jan 2019

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal's Response

Hello,

The symptoms you are experiencing is most likely due to switching the hormonal contraceptive. However, since you do not have regular cycles, I also recommend getting a home pregnancy test done to rule out pregnancy.

Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
General & Family Physician

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Can Early Signs Of Pregnancy Be Due To Change Of Birth Control?

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