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Just switched from microgestin to cryselle birth control and have felt constipated and slight lower left abdomen pressure every since. is this cause?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Changing pills: Changing one birth control pill to another would not cause pelvic pain or constipation. Constipation can cause pelvic pain. Consider treating the constipation with a stool softener or Miralax (polyethylene glycol) to see if this helps.

Answered 9/1/2016

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