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Hi, I am 30 yrs old, I am on the pill and have been for about 10 yrs. I ahve been getting cramping during the time when I am not ready to be starting my period. What may it be?
I am getting concerned

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Where is the cramping at? Lower right, left abdomen?

Reply to Lindie's Post: basically in the middle and low by my pelvic bone and ovaries like menstural cramps..I have been having this for the past couple months and a few days before my period, my legs ache so bad. Also, will it take me longer to try to concieve once I am ready to b/c I have been on the pill for so long, I aslo have hypothyroid.

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Pain below the navel that may spreads to either side may signify a colon disorder. For women, pain in this area may also indicate a urinary tract infection or pelvic inflammatory disease.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

I would see your doctor to make sure this is not PID related or part of an infection.

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Reply to Lindie's Post: it is not around my navel, it is down in the pubic region. Did you get my other questions that were in my email? Could it be endometriosis?

Example, PID is in the lower abdomen/pelvis area. Endometriosis can cause pelvic pain as well. But you don't mention anything about irregular or heavy periods, generally this would give back pain too.

I would see your doctor, this could indicate an ovarian cyst as well. Since you have been on the pill so long, it may be that the pill is not working for you either, a blood test can confirm your hormone levels etc. If the pain becomes more severe prior to your period this is when you need to see your doctor so you can get an ultra sound done which will give a clearer picture of what is going on.

There are too many "What could be" to pin point it without some tests at this point.

Hope this helps Hun.

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