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Re: Loestrin Fe 1/20

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 22:49:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Jillian wrote: >
>Since I began taking this pill 2 months ago, I have become extremely
>bloated and have gained what I consider a significant amount of weight,
>which concerns me greatly. I began taking it with the understanding
>that this may happen; however, I am growing concerned because nothing I
>am doing (exercising or watching my diet) seems to be helping, although
>I have effectively controlled my weight with this method for the past
>two years. In my opinion, even if I am gaining weight from an oral
>contraceptive, watching my diet and exercising should be enough to
>squelch this side effect to a manageable degree.
>
>What I would like to know is, do these side effects subsided perhaps
>after the first couple of months, or would it be wise for me to look
>into another oral contraceptive that won't cause me to be quite bloated
>and gain wait seemingly consistently to no end?

Things usually stabilize after a few cycles.

Or perhaps this type of >weight gain is common for all OCPs and they are not the right birth
>control method for me...?

There are other pills to try if these don't work. Wouldn't give up on pills just yet.

-- James Wang, M.D. Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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