Bad nausea on mini pill

[nimnom123]

I have been taking the pop or mini pill for three weeks now and I am getting really bad nausea and am struggling to eat proper meals. I am slightly concerned I could be pregnant as it’s gotten worse a week after I’ve had sex but I think it’s very unlikely as I’ve been really good at taking the pill the same time everyday and I’m not on any medication that could interact with it. I just want to know if there’s anything I can do to stop it or should I come off the pill or will the nausea solve itself?

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 How to treat nausea when you’re on the pill

There is no specific treatment for nausea caused by the pill. However, you may find relief from mild bouts of nausea with these home remedies:

Consume only light, plain foods, such as bread and crackers.

Avoid any foods that have strong flavors, are very sweet, or are greasy or fried.

Drink cold liquids.

Avoid any activity after eating.

Drink a cup of ginger tea.

Eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Take a series of deep, controlled breaths.

Applying pressure to certain points on the wrist has also been foundTrusted Source to relieve mild nausea. This traditional Chinese remedy is called acupressure.

Nausea caused by the pill should resolve within a few days. If the nausea persists, make an appointment to see your doctor. Nausea that doesn’t let up can have an effect on your appetite and weight. You may need to switch to another type of pill or a different form of birth control.

How to prevent nausea when you’re on the pill

To prevent nausea, don’t take your birth control pill on an empty stomach. Instead, take it after dinner or with a snack before bed. You can also take an antacid medicine about 30 minutes before taking the pill. This may help keep your stomach calm.

Before using the emergency birth control pill, speak with your doctor to see if an anti-nausea medication can also be used. They may give you a prescription for an anti-nausea medicine, especially if this pill has made you feel sick in the past. Progestin-only emergency pills are less likely to cause nausea and vomiting than pills containing both estrogen and progestin.

Don’t stop taking the birth control pill just because you have nausea. You could get pregnant if you aren’t using another birth control method as a backup.

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