Question 1

can birth control cause pregnancy symptoms such as tiredness, nausea, and bloating? been on them for 4 months first time using bc i am on the pill

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Yes birth control pills can mimic pregnancy.

Question 2

can the birth control pill cause pregnancy symptoms or could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Birth Control Pills: Some birth control pills will cause pregnancy symptoms, especially when starting them for the first time.  After a while your body adapts to the pills and these symptoms should go away.  Still, if you are concerned, you should get a pregnancy test done to make sure you are not pregnant.

Question 3

symptoms of pregnancy on birth control? if i  became pregnant while taking birth control do the pregnancy symptoms become less apparent than if i wasn't due to the controlled hormones it causes? such as breast tenderness ect.

Accepted Answer

This : This is very difficult to say, as each person is completely different when it comes to pregnancy symptoms on and off the pill. For example, you mentioned breast tenderness, there are women who experience it and women who do not regardless if they got pregnant on the pill or not. The most important thing to note here is that birth control needs to be stopped right away if you are pregnant. Therefore please take a pregnancy test or visit your doctor for one.
Take care.

Question 4

can birth control pills cause early pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ocps induce a pseudo-pregnant state. That is how they work.

Question 5

can birth control side effects mimic pregnancy symptoms? started 2nd month, got a full period on placebo, and my pregnant tests are negative. feel sick

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) can mimic the symptoms of pregnancy, including nausea and fatigue. See your gynecologist for help with the symptoms and to rule out pregnancy.

Question 6

could i be pregnant or is it my birth control? my iud was placed wrong and i had unprotected sex.  the doctor took the iud out and put me on an oral birth control.  i am having pregnancy symptoms but the test came out negative.  could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

If : If you were having sex and your iud was placed wrong, then during that time your body was able to get pregant, since you were not using an alternative form of birth control. However, it is also important to note a couple of details. 1. The removal of the iud may be causing some cramping and pelvic sensitivity, and 2. The hormones used in birth control pills will initially cause your body to feel symtoms that can be similar to those felt when you are pregnant. Such symptoms include nausea, bloating, fatigue, change or halt  in mentral cycle etc. As your body adjusts to the birth control hormones, it is normal to experience these symptoms for the first couple of months on your birth control regimen. Keep your doctor abreast of your symptoms.

Question 7

could i be pregnant or is it my birth control? my iud was placed wrong and i had unprotected sex.  the doctor took the iud out and put me on an oral birth control.  i am having pregnancy symptoms but the test came out negative. could i be pregnant?  wha

Accepted Answer

If : If you were having sex and your iud was placed wrong, then during that time your body was able to get pregant, since you were not using an alternative form of birth control. However, it is also important to note a couple of details. 1. The removal of the iud may be causing some cramping and pelvic sensitivity, and 2. The hormones used in birth control pills will initially cause your body to feel symtoms that can be similar to those felt when you are pregnant. Such symptoms include nausea, bloating, fatigue, change or halt in mentral cycle etc. As your body adjusts to the birth control hormones, it is normal to experience these symptoms for the first couple of months on your birth control regimen. Keep your doctor abreast of your symptoms.

Question 8

had a baby 9 months ago. no period since. im sexually active. no birth control. what are pregnancy symptoms besides missed periods and sore breast?

Accepted Answer

Check a test : If you are concerned that you are pregnant then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available at any pharmacy. In minutes you will have your answer.

Question 9

abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation loss of appetite on birth control. are these pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

GET A TEST: Do a pregnancy test, usualy very accurate.

Question 10

can you get symptoms of pregnancy when you stop taking birth control?

Accepted Answer

If you're pregnant: Stopping birth control doesn't cause symptoms.  Normal menstrual cycles can cause symptoms that can mimic pregnancy--premenstrual breast tenderness, bloating.  Do a pregnancy test.  If you don't want to be pregnant, choose a different method.  If you do, take prenatal vitamins with Folic Acid to lower the risks of birth defects.

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A member asked:

Can birth control cause pregnancy symptoms such as tiredness, nausea, and bloating? been on them for 4 months first time using bc i am on the pill

A member asked:

Can the birth control pill cause pregnancy symptoms or could i be pregnant?

A member asked:

Symptoms of pregnancy on birth control? if i became pregnant while taking birth control do the pregnancy symptoms become less apparent than if i wasn't due to the controlled hormones it causes? such as breast tenderness ect.

A member asked:

Can birth control pills cause early pregnancy symptoms?

A member asked:

Can birth control side effects mimic pregnancy symptoms? started 2nd month, got a full period on placebo, and my pregnant tests are negative. feel sick

A member asked:

Could i be pregnant or is it my birth control? my iud was placed wrong and i had unprotected sex. the doctor took the iud out and put me on an oral birth control. i am having pregnancy symptoms but the test came out negative. could i be pregnant?

A member asked:

Could i be pregnant or is it my birth control? my iud was placed wrong and i had unprotected sex. the doctor took the iud out and put me on an oral birth control. i am having pregnancy symptoms but the test came out negative. could i be pregnant? wha

A member asked:

Had a baby 9 months ago. no period since. im sexually active. no birth control. what are pregnancy symptoms besides missed periods and sore breast?

A member asked:

Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation loss of appetite on birth control. are these pregnancy symptoms?

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Can you get symptoms of pregnancy when you stop taking birth control?

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