gassy. Yuck. I began Lo24 this past Friday (the 1st day of my period) at the suggestion of MD to control heavy cycles. I've been off the pill for 4 years (since hubby was snipped) and the last pill I took was Estrostep for approx. 10 yrs. w/no side effects. I loved being on the pill b/c I knew the exact day I would start & finish my cycle.

I know it takes approx. 3 mths. for your body to get adjusted to a new BC pill, but I'm not enjoying this bloating/gassy feeling which I think is related to the Lo24. I hate & do not handle stomach issues very well. I'll take a bad headache over stomach problems any day. I chewed a GasX w/my pill last night thinking it might help, but no...... Has anyone else experienced this side effect & will it go away?

Also, with the hope of having easier, less painful & lighter cycles, I'm also attempting to have my cycle during the week so I can have my weekends free w/hubby & make travel plans w/o concerns of starting on a whim. Has anyone used the Fri. start & been successful w/having their period during the week & being "free" on the weekends? I'm trying to book a cruise in July around my cycle. Turn 40 & kids are grown you would think planning trips for fun time would be easier - LOL. Thanks in advance for any responses & suggestions.