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Can Taking Contraceptive Pill Cause Weight In My Stomach Area And Stomach Aches?
Hello, I took the morning after pill within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, a week later I got something that looked like a period but it was very light and only lasted for 3 days. Now about 3 days after that it looks like I have gained weight in my stomach area and have really bad stomach aches. Is this normal?
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
Hi thanks for posting.
Yes, it could be the side effect of the pill. You can have irregular bleeding, stomach cramps, bloatedness etc. Your period might be a week earlier than expected, may be lighter or heavier than usual. All these problems usually resolve in your next menstrual cycle.
You should meet a doctor when
- if your period is more than a week late(to do a pregnancy test)
- if you experience excessive bleeding which does not reduce even after 3 days
Best wishes.
Yes, it could be the side effect of the pill. You can have irregular bleeding, stomach cramps, bloatedness etc. Your period might be a week earlier than expected, may be lighter or heavier than usual. All these problems usually resolve in your next menstrual cycle.
You should meet a doctor when
- if your period is more than a week late(to do a pregnancy test)
- if you experience excessive bleeding which does not reduce even after 3 days
Best wishes.
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