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What Causes Sore Nipples And Abdominal Cramps After Taking Contraceptive Pills?

Hi doctor, I had sex with my boyfriend during my fertile days and after finishing we realised the condom was torn. Two days later I took the afterpill which is suppose to be taken within 120hrs. And three days after the pill I experienced very sore nipples, cramps and stomachache, which lasted for 3 days. Am worried if the symptoms could be because of the after pill or could it be that am pregnant?
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
After pill what you have taken after 2 days should be fine. In general, it is better to take it as early as possible after unprotected sex. Ideally, it should be taken within 72 hours and not 120 hours.
The symptoms you have experienced like sore nipples, cramps and stomach ache are side effects caused due to the pill. Hence you need not worry much about it and can take symptomatic treatment for the relief.
If you get your periods within 3 weeks from the day you have taken the pill, then it says you are not pregnant. In case this doesn't happen, you could be pregnant and should seek medical assistance immediately.
Hope the information provided is useful.
All the best.
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What Causes Sore Nipples And Abdominal Cramps After Taking Contraceptive Pills?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. After pill what you have taken after 2 days should be fine. In general, it is better to take it as early as possible after unprotected sex. Ideally, it should be taken within 72 hours and not 120 hours. The symptoms you have experienced like sore nipples, cramps and stomach ache are side effects caused due to the pill. Hence you need not worry much about it and can take symptomatic treatment for the relief. If you get your periods within 3 weeks from the day you have taken the pill, then it says you are not pregnant. In case this doesn t happen, you could be pregnant and should seek medical assistance immediately. Hope the information provided is useful. All the best.