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Can a woman taking birth control injections have nausea and an irregular menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

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Published At March 1, 2023
Reviewed AtDecember 6, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I was on the birth control injection, only got the shot three times seven years ago, and missed the period. Currently I have nausea at night and not that much in the morning. In addition, I threw up once at night, feeling sick. What could cause these symptoms?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

It would help if you did beta human chorionic gonadotropin as you are having vomiting symptoms to check your current pregnancy status. You are a teenager and could have ovulatory and anovulatory cycles due to reproductive development, but now gradually, it should be settled. You mentioned laboratory tests beta hCG, but it is better to have it now. If it comes positive, have a transvaginal scan. If it comes negative, have menstrual induction tablet Primolut-N (Norethisterone) 10 mg twice daily for 5 to 7 days and wait for one to two weeks for bleeding. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

  1. Have blood tesr done on the second day of periods (testosterone, progesterone, insulin, prolactin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid function test) and transvaginal scan for polycystic ovary. Collect laboratory results and discuss them here.
  2. Have normal Body Mass Index and weight.
  3. Have a healthy diet, daily walk, and exercise.
  4. Have recreational activities and quit recreational drugs.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

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