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I'm on birth control and i often get a strange feeling in my abdomen after i've had sex, it can last a day or two. i have ibs too, could it be this?

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Dr. Susan Mueller answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sex Cramping: Some women can experience discomfort normally after intercourse due either from the stretching of the ligaments that occurs, or even from mild uterine activity caused from the prostaglandins found in male ejaculate

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Answered 5/12/2015

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A member asked:

I'm on birth control and i often get a strange feeling in my abdomen after i've had sex, it can last a day or two. i have ibs too, could it be this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Mueller answered

Dr Ali agreed

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