Anyone Experiencing Missed Periods And Slight Weight Gain On Lo Loestrin Fe Birth Control (Page 2) (Top voted first)

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I have been on this pill since March and only got my period the first month I was on it and it was very light and only lasted a couple of days. haven't gotten it since. I have taken tests...all negative. Any one else experiencing this?

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I was eating like I was pregnant. I work out all the time but though th of food even more. Gained ten lbs which is a lot for me. I went off of it after 6 months.

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Girls... I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months now, just like most of you I have gained 20 pounds exactly. When my doctor prescribed the BC I weighed 132 lbs. I went back for a check up 2 months after, they weighed me and I could not believe my eyes, I was weighing 142 lbs even. She told me to continue, and that the weight gain was not a side effect. It's been 6 months now, I weight 153 lbs which I CAN'T GET RID OF like you all mention.Nothing has changed in my life other than taking Lo Loestrin Fe. I love the fact that I don't get my periods, but a part of me misses it, I always felt that getting my period confirms that everything is ok in my body. Truth is that us women should not use any form of BC whatsoever, slowly it decreases a lot of important functions in our bodies as it's not something natural. After reading what all of you have stated above, I am convinced to stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe or any other BC.

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I am 51 and have not been on birth control for 15 years. I still have monthly periods, but a typical cycle now lasts 26 days rather than my prior 29-31 days. My doctor prescribed lo estrin fe for me to give me "that little boost" of estrogen that he thinks will keep me from having night sweats and mood swings. I'm on the 2nd week around day 13 and I cannot stop eating. I'm nauseated and feel EXACTLY like I am 8 weeks pregnant. I just ate 2 peptos then ate a klondike ice cream bar. I know without even looking that I've gained 4-5 pounds in a matter of days. So I'm going to stop cold turkey today and just let whatever happens happen. I have to say though that I had an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured 15 years ago. Ever since then I have not used birth control and I have been closely attuned to my body's cycles...almost dying will make you do that. The pill takes that away from you. And at 51 it's probably best for me to be able to read my body's signals. There's got to be a better way to get through this menopause s*** than to take this!

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I've been taking it for 2 months gained 10 lbs. I never gain weight. Hate it.

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I've been using it for 8 months. I have gained weight like 10 lbs, I never been like this in my life. I just noticed an increase in the frequency of my migraines, it's horrible. I even had to go to the ER, in addition to that I am having daily headaches. I am using it because I was diagnosed with ovarian cyst, my doctor prescribed it for a year, I think this is too long without checking on my cyst if it's still there. I am going to stop it and never take it again.

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wow all of this information is great to know. I wish there was a place I could go to get my levels tested. My problem is that my mental PMS problems are so severe that I lock myself in a room and cry for two days, the days after I am sleepy and sad and very paranoid. My doctor put me on Loloestrin Fe which after 2 months really reduced the mental symptoms, sometimes I wouldnt even get sad. but the weight gain was pretty crazy, just in the stomach and over only 6 months I gained 9 pounds. I'm 29 And yes, very active and healthy diet.

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I've experienced the same. I have been on it for a year and ive gained 40 lbs. My doctors always blamed it on me saying it was supposed to LOSE weight and it has been the total opposite. Its terrible since dieting has not helped what so ever. Glad to know im not alone.

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I hope you are still on this forum! I started LoLo 2.5 years ago. I have never had weight issues until I started this darn pill. I'm on it for crazy flow, I have 5 kids and a tubal litigation with my C-section 6 years ago. I have put on 40lbs for no good reason! I eat healthy, am on the move constantly, but am the heaviest ever! I want off the pill, but my heavy flow hospitalized me 3 years ago due to bad anemia. I am terrified to go off it, but at the same point in time, I'm sick of all of this weight, and no clothing that fits. I wish they had better options for those of us over 40!!!!

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I have been on this pill for 3 years havent had a period but the weight gain i cant get rid of i have tried everything and it wont go away i am a small girl and never had weight issues till i went on birth control.

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Since there are hormonal based contraceptive tablets, both of these symptoms can be normal side effects of using the medication.

There is really no harm in skipping your menstrual cycle, there are even contraceptives on the market that are specifically designed to let you skip for several months in a row.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Oral_contraceptive_pill/­

However, if you are concerned, you should consulted your doctor.

Are there any other questions?

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Cindy, you have described what is happening to me to a T!! I am so frustrated with gaining weight on loestrin. My doctor put me I. The pill to regulate my periods and now my whole body is out of sack. I work out everyday hard core and cannot lose an ounce. Curios what you ever decided to do? HELP! Elizabeth

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I am taking now not quite 2 months and gained weight, feel no energy and definitely bit more balanced. Dr. Put me in for perimenapausal symptoms . I wonder if you can just stop cold turkey?

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Thanks for response. I too had my tubes tied years ago and Gyno prescribed for perimenapause symptoms/heavy bleeding. I did talk to nurse today and of course she said again that birth control pills don't cause weight gain and needed to give at least three months. She said could just stop if I preferred but to expect a period in a few days. I wasn't feeling great before this pill, but no point taking something making me feel so lousy and actually lot worse.

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Thank you this was really helpful do you have more research I can read on?

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@ Sparrow22
Can you expand a little about getting your hormone level checked? Do you have to be off birth control? Is a naturopath better than an online service such as zrtlab? I would love to read more of your research!

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Yes. I've not had a period in five months and have been on it for about seven or eight.

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I want to constantly eat things I never used to eat. I'm always hungry and have so many more cravings. I have gained weight, too, and nothing seems to help. It just keeps adding up. Some is from the unhealthy eating habits I've begun, I'm sure, but I often feel swollen and bloated, too.

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Wow this is incredibly helpful. My daughter experienced the same side effects. She put on 12- 15 pounds in 3 months Could you send me the research you did?

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I've been taking lo lo Estrin Fe for almost three months now. 1st month, very light period for about one day. 2nd month no period. Just about to finish third pack. I haven't any mood swings but wow has my appetite changed... For the worse... I went from 132 to 140 in what felt like a week.. I have a larger appetite and I want food all the time. Before taking this BC I was very conscious of what I was eating, went to the gym regularly, and had more self control and now- forget it! Also a bit more tired but I think that's from the poor eating habits. I am also breaking out on my chin a lot. Never have I ever broken out so much, especially on my chin. I want to give maybe another month for my body to get used to this medication but if I don't start to see changes in my appetite and the scale doesn't go down I might have a melt down. Lol. Can anyone recommend another low dose BC that they like?

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Hi I am having similiar issues as discussed above and was hoping you would share your research resources?

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