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PCOS, On Contraceptives. Feel Bloated, Sharp Pains Under Left Rib, IBS. Causes ?
Hi, I have recently found out that i have Polycystic overies. They have given me the contraceptive pill to control it... since taking it i have fel very bloated. My tummy swells up and i feel sick. I have also started getting sharp pains under my left rib/ left arm pit. I suffer from IBS also. I am most worried about the chest pain ... I am 22. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
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Welcome to HCM,
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
Oral contraceptive pills contain progesterone and estrogen,your symptoms of bloating , feeling sick etc are the side effects of progesterone.
If this symptoms are worrisome then consult your doctor they will change the amount of combination.
REGARDS
Welcome to HCM,
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
Oral contraceptive pills contain progesterone and estrogen,your symptoms of bloating , feeling sick etc are the side effects of progesterone.
If this symptoms are worrisome then consult your doctor they will change the amount of combination.
REGARDS
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