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writes:so im 17 years old and for the past 2 months, i have been getting constant cramping in my abdomen, just below my belly button right down to my bikini line. i was on birth control for 3 months then stopped, because it made me very moody. i am sexually active, and these cramps started the month i stopped taking the pill. i went to the doctor but he didnt have much to say about it. also my back hurts directly across from where my cramps are. anyone have any idea what this may be ? thanks for your time !
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 August 2010): They are the EXACT same pains I get when I have period pains.
Lets just hope you're not pregnant.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 August 2010): Many doctors are very poor with "women's issues". Studies continually find that they disregard these issues, and female doctors are almost as bad as male. Many women suffer years of pain from conditions like endometriosis before they are properly diagnosed.
So you need to hunt about for an exceptional doctor. One which takes your complaint seriously starts hunting for a diagnosis. Obviously approaching practices which specialise in gynaecology (not just pregnancy but the full range) increases your chances. Many of these practices also offer "family planning" services and so they tend to keep a low profile in the USA.
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reader, becca emma louise  +, writes (3 August 2010):
cramps can mean many things... i never had that bad period pains just little twinges sometimes but when i got pregnant i used to be in so much pain with cramps and lower back pain, i still have pains for no reason since the miscarriage. with no intention to pry but do you use protection when you have sex and are you still having normal periods. as to birth control i dont know the side affects but it will cause hormonal imbalance, any of these could be the cause but it could be anything else as well. the odd twinge probz isnt serious but anything more should be checked out my a health care professional :) good luck xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 August 2010): I have a medical background but cant really advise you on a web site, you need to see a doctor or nurse, so go back explain what you have said on here. even ask to see a different doctor to last time, rule out pregnancy by taking a test. good luck! x
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