Can synthetic hormones be a cause of nausea and vomiting?

Question

Hello doctor,

I gave birth to my baby just two months ago, and I started having sex in the third week after delivery. Three more weeks later (at six weeks postpartum), I received the birth control shot. However, the doctor did not perform a pregnancy test before administering the shot. Recently, I have been experiencing nausea in the mornings and evenings, and sometimes randomly throughout the day. I also felt a bit nauseous the day before getting the shot, but I assumed it was related to my hormones returning to normal. I have taken pregnancy tests, and they either show 'inaccurate' or 'not pregnant.' In my last two pregnancies, I felt the same way after two weeks of being pregnant, but the tests came back negative. Is there a possibility that I could be pregnant, but it is not showing up due to the birth control shot? Should I consider a blood test since the pregnancy tests do not seem to be working correctly, or could these symptoms be attributed to the shot itself? Please suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concerns. Please get a BHCG (beta-human chorionic gonadotropins) test done to rule out pregnancy. It takes six weeks for the body and internal organs, including joints, to return to their pre-pregnancy state after delivery. Every female should allocate this amount of time for the well-being of their organs, mind, and emotional health. Not only did you engage in sex early, but you also received a birth control shot to prevent pregnancy. Now your body is reacting to all the stress caused by sex and synthetic hormones. Your baby will be exposed to these hormones through breastfeeding. Allow your body time to recover. Hormones can also lead to nausea and vomiting.

I hope your queries are resolved and any further queries are welcome. Thank you.

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