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Q: Cramps and nausea after sex

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 2nd, 2009

For the last six months, whenever my partner and I have intercourse I am left with agonising cramps in my stomach and lower back. They last for about 15 minutes and are a million times worse than any other cramp I have ever experienced. I get really nauseous and over heated, on a few occasions I have even considered calling an ambulance.
I have had implonan inserted about a year and a half ago, and as this has only been happening for about 5 or 6 months I am questioning whether or not it has anything to do with the cramps.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on March 2nd, 2009

Pain Management Answer A5937

No data from independent studies was found about relation of implanon with severe cramps after intercourse.
The cramps after intercourse might be caused by hitting some sensitive vaginal part too hard. You might want to ask your partner to take it slow and not to thrust too deep. Switching position might also be helpful.
If nothing of the suggested helps, you might want to visit your gynecologist to have pelvic exam for possible endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue appears in unusual places (ovaries, tubes, even peritoneum). This tissue is more sensitive than usual and might cause the cramps.

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