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Q: Quitting the Pill ~input Please???

asked by: spydergrl on March 24th, 2006

New User

I was on depo-provera for 5 years and had to stop due to the high risk of osteoporosis....I had a bone scan and I appeared to be 1%osteopoenia to my right hip.....So finally my dr put me on alesse and it has been anything but good. I gained 20lbs in a month (november 05) and I haven't been able to take it off. The other night I was doing a night shift with an outstanding rn and she told me that it was because of the estrogen, estrogen makes your body keep the fat in (thinking it is pregnant).........Some of the other bad side effects I experienced from alesse include: rashes on my face and vagina, dizziness, headaches, tight chest, breast tenderness (and growth to another cup size).....It has been 24 hours since my last scheduled dose and I have experienced dizziness, headaches and frequent and quantative amounts of urination.

:shock: so my big question is, when and how long did it take anyone else out there to get back to normal? This is the biggest I have been in 5 years and I am freaking out.

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mariana

replied on March 27th, 2006

Experienced User

I did not have a problem with weight gain, but I can help you a bit :o)
it may take a couple of months for you to get back to your original weight, as 20 pounds is a significant amount to gain. It will take a little while for your body to get back to normal and get used to not getting hormones every day. Your dizziness, headaches, and urination are probably a side effect of your body's withdrawal from the birth control. Give it a couple of weeks and you should be feeling better. Try to exercise more and eat healthy foods for a while, as that will help your body to drop the weight. Try not to lose too much all at once - I think they recommend losing up to two pounds per week, but no more.
You may want to look into birth control pills that do not have estrogen. There are options out there! Just ask your doctor about it. A lower-dose of hormones could help as well. I am using nuvaring, which has a lower dose, and I have even stopped having cramps and bloating!

spydergrl

replied on March 27th, 2006

New User

I am doing exactly that, just keeping up with my exercise routine and eating well. I have returned to my normal appetite, the pill made me crave everything from candies to cakes. It has been nearly a week, and I think I have lost at least 2 or 3lbs, it is especially noticeable in my face. My period hasn't been troublesome, I have been taking extra strength ibprofen 1-2times a day and once at bedtime which has really helped with cramping and bloating. Other than that I feel terrific at the moment, the dizziness has subsided. Now to fit back into my pants......Soon enough, here is hoping

PinupGirl

replied on March 28th, 2006

Experienced User

Hey hun, if this comforts you in any way, I also just got off the pill, 2 almost 3 weeks ago..I am experiencing the same exact thing as you are..Except that I have gained about 7 lbs..And pretty much water weight cause my earting habits have not changed...Though my body is kinda having a hard time.
Headaches..And urination for sure...That sucks too cause I get insane pressure on my lower tummy...
Anyways..Good luck to you..And I hope you feel better soon! :)

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