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I barely got off the pill Microgestin, because of the weight gain...

Posted at 2:23 PM on Sep 21, 2007 by sunshinesplash21, #23772
I barely got off the pill Microgestin, because of the weight gain and water retention, to have Mirena inserted the beginning of July. It has been nrealy 3 months, and I am still experiencing back pain, water retention, and my chin breaks out with acne every once in a while. I also have been experiencing moderate cramping and a constant slight feeling of being bloated. I was told when this was put in that weight gain was not one of the side effects, weight gain being the main reason for getting off the pill. I have not lost the weight, and it could be a combo of the pill slowly dissipating, or the Mirena does cause weight gain. Anyone else have the weight gain or slight increase in tendency towards water retention??
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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 26, 2007 by mushroom22, #2046

I haven't had problems with weight, despite experiencing alot of other side effects-like the acne u talk about, but I have read about a lot of other women puting on weight. I think side effects can just be different for everyone....Anyway, its not long since you stopped taking the pill-I think it can take up to 6months to get it out ur system. Maybe you should try taking dandelion for water retention, milk thistle to help your liver get rid of excess hormones and dong quai herbs to balance hormones, or going to see a herbalist, they can be very understanding.
anyway, I hope this helps a wee bit. :)

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