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On Birth Control Pills, Have Menstrual Cramps Accompanied By Nausea, Diarrhea, Loss Of Appetite. What Is Wrong?
Question: Hello, I have been having severe Menstrual like cramps for the past 9 days. I am no where near a period and I'm currently taking birth control pills in order to keep my cramps at bay but they seem to be coming on anyway. My pain is only on my left side (as my cramps have always been and it feels like a severe dull ache accompanied by nausea,diarrhea, and loss of appetite. I have never had sex before so I know I'm not pregnant. I've been taking every kind of pain reliever, even muscle relaxers, with no luck. I'm unsure as to what is wrong with me and I'd really like some help. Thank you.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Persistent cramps in left lower abdomen while on birth control pills are not likely to be due to menstruation or ovulation.
The pain seems to be intraperitoneal in nature and may be related to infections of Left Kidney and intestines. Other causes can be-
1. Ovarian cyst with or without rupture or torsion: this is a condition that can release excess of estrogen hormones in the blood resulting in fluid retention.
2. Any pelvic infection related to the intestines or colon (Enteritis Or Colitis).
3. Renal infections or calculi.
You might benefit by visiting the Emergency Room so that you can be evaluated with a panel of blood tests and a ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis OR a CT scan to diagnose the underlying condition and initiate necessary interventions for proper treatment.
Till then, you can take an analgesics and do a hot fomentation for pain relief.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Persistent cramps in left lower abdomen while on birth control pills are not likely to be due to menstruation or ovulation.
The pain seems to be intraperitoneal in nature and may be related to infections of Left Kidney and intestines. Other causes can be-
1. Ovarian cyst with or without rupture or torsion: this is a condition that can release excess of estrogen hormones in the blood resulting in fluid retention.
2. Any pelvic infection related to the intestines or colon (Enteritis Or Colitis).
3. Renal infections or calculi.
You might benefit by visiting the Emergency Room so that you can be evaluated with a panel of blood tests and a ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis OR a CT scan to diagnose the underlying condition and initiate necessary interventions for proper treatment.
Till then, you can take an analgesics and do a hot fomentation for pain relief.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your answer. I just have one more question. I've noticed that at night when my birth control pill has worn off and it's time to take another one the pain has lessened and is more manageable. The pain is always worse during the day. Could it also have something to do with the hormones in the birth control pills and should I continue to take them?
Hello,
Thanks for writing again.
The birth control pills are not likely to be related to the pain in the abdomen that you are having.
It might cause slight water retention which could be aggravating the pain which you are having.
You can continue taking the pills as advised to you by your gynecologist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
The birth control pills are not likely to be related to the pain in the abdomen that you are having.
It might cause slight water retention which could be aggravating the pain which you are having.
You can continue taking the pills as advised to you by your gynecologist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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