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| Mon, 10-18-2004 - 9:07pm |
Ok someone please help. I changed birth control 2 months ago and have been on my period for 2 weeks. I've gained about 10 pounds. I have unprotected sex with my fiance and have missed 2 pills not in a row though. I've been real emotional which is not like me(always wanting to cry). I just felt pregnant. I have to urinate a lot more and my weight gain is only in my stomach. I've been hot for a week now and I am always cold. Yesterday I tried to eat a biscuit and it disgusted me it tasted like chalk. I went out to eat last night and I felt nauseated and nothing tasted right. I am a smoker and I cant even smoke a cig. I also have had a metallic taste in my mouth. I am not taking any medication besides my birth control? I dont know what else this could be, but I took a test last night and it said neg. What is wrong with my body? Please help!

It usually takes 3 cycles or so for your body to adjust to the hormones in your pills so you are probably still experiencing pill related side effects. Bloating and weight gain are common pill side effects and more frequent urination can also be a side effect, especially on Yasmin. If you are on a triphasic pill, one that has 3 different dosages of hormones during the active pills (like Ortho Tri-Cyclen) then mood swings can be more common that on a monophasic pill, one that has the same dosage in all 21 active pills. I would mention that it's not a good idea to smoke and use hormonal contraceptives, but you already know that. You might want to read the post ‘Common pill side effects’ in the FAQs for more information on side effects. Changes in taste and nausea might also be from a bug that’s going around. I hope you’re feeling better soon. If your side effects continue for more than another cycle you might want to ask your doctor about a pill change. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill