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I have severe period cramps since i stopped taking contraceptives. i have to take a day off work every month.nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea only on day 1

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Contact your doc: The original research on the pill was directed at solving such pain issues along with many others. Birth control was a side effect that became their primary selling point. You may need to get back on BC if simple measures like naproxin taken before your cycles does not help.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have severe period cramps since i stopped taking contraceptives. i have to take a day off work every month.nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea only on day 1

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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