Newbie w/a pill question
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| Fri, 06-04-2004 - 11:41am |
I'm so glad I found this board. I'm a 44-yr. single mom in a monogamous relationship. I've been on the pill for the last 20 years or so, on and off, minus 2 pregnancies. Well, last summer, I got off the pill and I experienced very heavy flow during the cycle, so I went back on the pill after a few months. Then, I started spotting between the periods. It was like having another period unexpectedly, so my Dr. put me on the different pill with higher estrogen dose and I've been on this one for 2 months now. Well, I've gained about 5 lbs. in the last 2 months. Ugh... Before I switched to this one, I was on the pill for 3 months and spotting didn't stop. I'm just wondering what my options are now. Should I go back to the last pill and see what happens? Is there anything to counteract the weight gain? I'm pretty sure the pill is the culprit here. My diet hasn't changed and I've been exercising regularly. Do you ladies have any experience with pill and weight gain? I left a message for my Dr. but haven't heard from her yet.
Thank you in advance.

Hi
Yes i gained about 5 lbs as well when i started my pill. OTC.. After a while the weight seemed to fall off..its a common thing i think...Glad you are being responsible.