YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2001: Re: Pelvic cramps

Re: Pelvic cramps

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Dec 2001 13:14:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 16 Dec 2001, L wrote: >
>Hello. I am on OCPs, and my last period was irregular, but my doctor
>didn't seemed concerned with that. However, in the past few days, I
>have been having cramping in my pelvic area. It seems to be around
>where my ovaries are. It isn't constant, or too terribly painful...just
>uncomfortable. It kind of feels like the discomfort I would feel when I
>wasn't on my OCPs, before I would ovulate. I have also been having more
>discharge that has been clear and practically odorless. I haven't had
>any other discomfort (no painful uriation, or itching or burning). I am
>very good about taking my pills at the same time every day. It has been
>almost 2 weeks since my last period. The last time I had intercourse
>was right after my last period. Any clues as to what this pain could
>be? I have not experienced this discomfort while on my OCPs, which has
>been about a year and a half. I was put on the pills originally for
>irregular periods and bad midcycle and PMS cramping/symptoms. Thank
>you!

hopefully the partner was wearing a condom when you had intercourse. The symptoms that you are describing could be a sexually transmitted disease like Chlamydia or gonorrhea. It can also be a symptom of escape ovulation which can occur even when taking oral contraceptive pills. Depending on which pills you are on, a lower dose like the 20 microgram pill probably has increased chance of escape ovulation. If you have the same symptoms next month I would talk to gynecologist about changing the pill you're on

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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