Hi Mary. These symptoms may not be cause by the birth control and there could be other possible conditions that could account for these symptoms. There are host of non-gynecological conditions that could be causing these symptoms, such as gallstones, gastritis, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, IBS and so on. It is difficult to say with any degree of certainty and you should consult with your doctor. You may also need to consult with a gynecologist.

Hi Joy. It is important not to define what is normal in a pregnancy by what most other women may experience. If you are feeling uncomfortable then you should have it checked by your gynecologist. It is better to be safe than sorry. What you are feeling may be absolutely nothing to worry about but only your family doctor or gynecologist should advise you accordingly. Please speak to one of them as soon as possible.

Hi Susan. Yes, these symptoms could be related. For example, in gallstones a person feels pain in the upper abdomen, which can radiate to the right shoulder and nausea is also often present after eating a meal. This is just one possibility and many other conditions could be causing these symptoms. However, it is also possible that the symptoms are unrelated. Speak to your doctor about your symptoms. You may have to go for further diagnostic tests to confirm the cause of these symptoms.

Hi Heather. There are many possible causes of this type of sensation and you do not mention any other related symptoms. It is less likely to be the stomach as this is more towards the left of the upper abdominal region. Instead this may be related to the liver, gallbladder, pancreas or duodenum (part of the small intestine). It is difficult to say with any certainty as to what could be causing this sensation. Some conditions, like gallstones for example, are more common than others. You should speak to your doctor. Further diagnostic investigation like an abdominal ultrasound may be necessary to find the exact cause.