Tightening of the uterus, contractions?

[Marumi]

I had tightening of my lower abdomen 4 times in the past hour. I haven't had any contractions / Braxton Hicks prior to today. I find it weird that my stomach only feels hard below the navel but it started after having sex earlier. I probably would not worry if it had not happened 4 more times in the past hour.
I also feel pressure on my pelvis, bladder and the insides of my thighs hurt.
I have tried the comventional advice, lay on my left side, drink water, pee. I am not constipated or have a tummy ache.

Is this enough to go to the ER? Or ist is normal? Sites say so many different things I don't know what to think. I don't want to cause unnecessary stress and my husband thinks I am crazy right now .

 

[SpringCrane]

Assuming it started with a post-orgasm contraction, was that tightening the whole uterus and subsequent tightenings only bottom part? I definitely feel the tightness of BH more so on my lower abdomen, but if I feel for it I can tell the whole uterus has contracted. I had frequent, regular BH with my son, but they never amounted to anything at all, and never concerned my OB. It's the same this time. Mine seem to happen just about any time I stand up or change position significantly. Were you more active than usual today?

 

[pinkpassion]

I agree with pp. I get them quite frequently especially if I'm not drinking a ton of water! Sometimes just changing position. But definitely an orgasm causes lots of them and they last a bit. I would say if you are at all worried definitely be seen, but you could first try to drink a lot of water, and when you think you've drank enough drink some more (that's what my dr always says) and rest a bit. They may subside!

 

[Qmama79]

I had a few weeks of a lot of BH, but they seemed to have eased of now. I remember you posting that orgasms led to contracting as well. I have that as well. It's unpleasant. In fact, I'm telling oh not to stimulate me as I simply don't want orgasms now.

I feel that you'll have to follow your gut feeling. It would not be unreasonable to call your midwife/doctor & ask a check up. It's likely your uterus is a bit overstimulated or irritated after intercourse & its no big concern. Then again, totally your call & never feel silly asking fr advice from professionals.

 

[Marumi]

Thanks everyone! It did subside after one more mini contraction. It only feels as if the bottom is tightening up, but maybe it just feels harder there. Last pregnancy my whole stomach would tighten with a regular BH but not with post orgasm cramps in the beginning. Maybe it is too early for full blown BH's.
My uterus feels like a sore muscle today and just heavy. It is amazing how many BH's can be normal for some yet many sites say call after 4-6.

@Qmama
I have been avoiding orgasms too for that reason. Normally it does not just happen but yesterday it did. Weeks ago they were definitely weaker too.

@pinkpassion
Interesting that an orgasm can bring on a lot! That is what I had yesterday, they just kept happening but last pregnancy they subsided right away after a bit of tightening.

@SpringCrane
All felt like it was only the bottom part but maybe that is just my impression, I still have room on top and there is more skin and fat. I was not very active at all today. I rarely orgasm though, so maybe this triggered it.