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What Causes Stomach Bloating And Frequent Urination While On Birth Control Pills?

Im a 21 year old female. Recently ive been bloated alot & I seem to be peeing about every half hour. ive been working out but it seems my stomach is not getting any smaller. I take birth control pills & my eating habits are the same except I have stopped eating sweets. Why is my belly not getting smaller? And why am I peeing so often?
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Hallow Dear,

Birth control pills contain progestational medicine.

Progesterone causes relaxation of the smooth muscles. This is causing all the symptoms like bloating, frequent urination, etc due to relaxation of intestinal and urinary system smooth muscles. May be you may land in constipation also. However, these symptoms last for few days and then you will be symptom free.

Also due to water retention and fat deposition as an effect of progesterone, there is increase in size of belly, breasts and buttocks. Probably salt restriction may help you.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Stomach Bloating And Frequent Urination While On Birth Control Pills?

Hallow Dear, Birth control pills contain progestational medicine. Progesterone causes relaxation of the smooth muscles. This is causing all the symptoms like bloating, frequent urination, etc due to relaxation of intestinal and urinary system smooth muscles. May be you may land in constipation also. However, these symptoms last for few days and then you will be symptom free. Also due to water retention and fat deposition as an effect of progesterone, there is increase in size of belly, breasts and buttocks. Probably salt restriction may help you. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri