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I have cramps in my upper abdomen that can be quite painful. i'm also taking yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills - could that possibly be it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Possibly: Abdominal pain/ cramps is a possible side effect with Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).

Answered 5/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have cramps in my upper abdomen that can be quite painful. i'm also taking yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills - could that possibly be it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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