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Do birth control pills gives you cramps? i just started birth control last week and now i have cramps on the side im using a combination pill(lutera)

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Could...: Yes they could. You might also experience some spotting in the beginning which usually gets better after you have been taking them for few weeks. If you are experiencing other symptoms and severe follow up with your GYN provider.

Answered 9/28/2016

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