I just turned "51" I've been on Yasmin for the past 5 years. ...

I just turned "51" I've been on Yasmin for the past 5 years. I never have been on a birth control pill in the past as when I was a young teen I tried and couldn't handle the first side effects. I have had a lifetime of the most HEAVY periods. I have to stayed glued to the toilet on my first two days. I was diagnosed 20 years ago with ITP where blood platelets deplete. I thought my periods were so heavy because of this. I just couldn't take it anymore so my DR put me on Yasmin. Yes at first my boobs were big and sore. But after 3 months I thought I had died and gone to heaven with a better life. Period so light. BUT: I've gained 40 lbs over this time frame. I look pregnant with the tummy Bloating. I've just had the most thorough physical, ultra sound for fibroids and everything came back normal except which never had previous: Borderline high Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure. So, I've been power walking and never eat anything bad. ???? so why can't I loose even a pound? Back in November I went off Yasmin for a month and had a period that hemorrhaged! So I went back on Yasmin. But I'm bloated now more than ever. I know it is the hormone changes. I'm hooked on Motrin for my headaches which is like a sinus ache in my hear.... weird headache. BUT: Hmmmmm I've had arthritic symptoms in my joints just over the past 4 years, severe Dry Eyes in the morning. All I googled is Bloated all the time and got Yasmin. I'm in between pills and seriously think I need to just put up the the bad bleeding and get off the Yasmin. It is like quitting coffee, the headache is because of stopping the pill. I took one pill today even tho I have my period right now. My head is clearing up and I am feeling better. I Don't think it is just Yasmin I REALLY BELIEVE WE ALL HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS WHEN THE HORMONES ARE IMBALANCED. I Loved Yasmin for giving me back a life. But I'm so BLOATED right now I've got to try going off. I do not take any other drug. I did a Candida cleanse but it didn't elevate the Bloating. I will keep you all posted........