Why do I severe cramps during my period ? I'm on birth contr Posted: 05-05-07 12:46pm
I have been taking birth control for 10
years and have never gotten pregnant. I
have been with my fiance for 6 years and
have been having unprotected sex for 4 of
those 6 years. I take my birth control
near flawlessly but there have been a few
times over those years where I forget a
pill or two, then double up for the next
two days and have no problem. We have sex
4-5 times per week on average.
Last month, I forgot to take two pills
somewhere in the first couple weeks, and
when I noticed I was off, I did what I
usually do, and doubled up the next two
days. I got my period on schedule, but I
had severe cramps this time for two days,
where I usually just have manageable
cramps, and one of those days, my flow was
abnormally heavy.
The seventh day after my period started,(1
week ago today) I woke up early in the
morning sick to my stomach and vomited a
couple times (i thought it was a bad
burger). No vomiting since then, but I
have had a sour stomach for some of those
mornings, not nause
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Birth Control Answer A2723 Posted: 05-18-07 03:57am
It is not clear from your question what
are you really asking. Your periods are
regular due to the usage of birth control
pills. The "periods" you experience while
using birth control are, in fact, not
really menstrual periods at all because
there is no ovulation. Ovulation is
blocked by the contraceptive pills.
Periods without ovulation are usually
painless. The abdominal cramps and sore
stomach you experience during the period
are probably due to some gastro-intestinal
disorder (an infection maybe). It doesn't
seem likely that abdominal cramps and a
sore stomach are related to the genital
organs. Nonetheless, you may consult your
primary health provider and a gynecologist
if necessary.
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