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Switched from mirena (levonorgestrel) to pills 2 weeks ago, bad stomach pains fri-sun w/diarrhea, diarrhea cont, lower cramps when using bathroom. upper ab. bloated?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Diarrhea: There is not a know direct link between switching from an IUD to birth control pills as a cause of diarrhea. I would consider seeing a doctor specifically about diarrhea and investigating this problem separately.

Dr Noonan and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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