Ovcon and breasts

I have only been on this for about 5 days and I just came from the eye doctor because I had very blurred vision, after looking at me eyes He was concerned of more than a migraine. Possibly swelling behind the eyes wich is called "Adema" part of a side effect on Ovcon. My breasts have been extremely tender and HUGE! A little moodiness and anxiety have also been associated. I am going to see my obgyn today and let Him know what the eye doctor reported.
Praise God He heals us and Comforts us Through His Son Jesus Christ.

My doctor switched me to Ovcon 35 after I was spotting two weeks before my period on Estrostep. This is my second month on Ovcon 35 and both of these months I have had brown dishcharge spotting with lots of dark clots starting with the second week of my pack like the Estrostep. I have had no weight gain yet (X fingers crossed that I wont ever) have had nausea however which may or may not be related. My breasts also get very sore about the same time that the spotting starts in the second week and this lasts through my period, which is not much of a period, it is exactly like the spotting except it turns to red blood. ??? My yearly is next month, but I dont know if I want to change to higher dosages of hormones because I've gained weight on them before.

I was prescribed Ovcon 35 for ongoing bleeding associated with endometriosis. I have had the mild headaches, EXTREMELY tender and bloated breasts and stomach upset others have described but can live with it. One of my concerns is that even WITH endometriosis, I have never really experienced bad cramps. After being on this for only three weeks, my cramps are really pretty bad. Secondly, I have gained three to four pounds. I am willing to stay on this and see if my body adjusts. It has helped my bleeding tremendously (so far) and I have not had the PMS symptoms I typically do. My main concern is the weight gain. Does your body adjust to it and the side effects lessen over time? I can stand just about anything but the weight gain. Oh, and by the way...I have been on a few different birth control pills for close to 20 years and have NEVER had side effects until this one.

I just got off of the Nuva Ring and switched to Ovcon. I started my cycle again after only 8 days of being off of it. Also, my breasts are REALLY sore and I am having really bad headaches. I never had any of these side effects while on Nuva Ring. Does anyone else have side effects like this on Ovcon?

Well, I have been taking Ovcon for a few months now. Every month my side effects are different. (I am 22)

In the first month, my breasts got really large. but it did not bother me. i gained 1/2 cup size, but the second i started the white pills, they went back down.

The second month i had horrible acid reflux problems.

The third month I felt great but my period was really light and lasted a whole week. i only had to wear pantyliners.

the fourth month i was so very bloated, and my period was very heavy but only two days long.

so far this month (i'm only on day 4) I have been very mean. I feel very depressed and defensive.

I don't really have any major qualms with Ovcon, but I wish it was more consistant from pack to pack.

After reading what everyone is going through, I decided I would put up my experience. I've emailed some of you.. I'm a 35 year old, married, with 2 children. I was on Triphasil 28 for 4 years and then started to get breast tenderness. Doctor switched me to Ortho Triclyclen Lo in November 2004. Was never happy on that because the breast tenderness never went away and I started to gain weight. Why I stuck it out for a whole year, I have no idea. Then the Doctor switched me in November 2005 to Ovcon 35 - BIGGEST MISTAKE. As soon as I started taking it, I started bleeding. I bled for 2 weeks, then had a week off, then bled for 2 weeks, then a week off. This went on the ENTIRE time. My breasts hurt SO bad. No sexual drive whatsoever. I was angry, grumpy, irritable, bloated, constipated, you name it. I was literally in a constant state of PMS. After a month of being on it, my hair started to fall out (I noticed it in the shower). I went to the drs again, this time to my primary, not my ob/gyn and they tested for my thyroid. Initial tests game back normal, so they said go off the pill immediately because there's something going on with your hormone levels that is not right. I didn't take my pill Feb. 4th and haven't since then, I threw it out and let me tell you, I have bled Feb. 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and today 2/28, so far. Hair is still falling out. Breasts still hurt. Still bloated. Haven't lost a pound. Nothing's really changed other than I'm not putting that stupid pill in my mouth every day. So, since it will be 1 month OFF the Ovcon on Friday 3/3, the doctor now wants to do estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, parathyroid, pituitary, iron, and cbc tests to see what is going on. This pill messed me up so bad. I've never had female problems, EVER. If you are on this pill and are experiencing any negative side effects, GO OFF OF IT IMMEDIATELY. There's something w/this pill that is not right and I have no idea why the doctors are pushing it. There are SO MANY women out there that are reporting all these negative side effects, you would think they would pull it from the market! If you want to email me, feel free...

Thanks for listening!

Erica

I HAVE BEEN TAKING OVCON-35 FOR 3 1/2 WEEKS NOW. I WAS GIVEN THIS RX TO REGULATE MY CYCLES SO THAT I MAY HAVE A CHANCE OF PREGNANCY IN THE UPCOMING YEAR. I HAD TAKEN OVCON LAST YEAR FOR EXACTLY 3 MONTHS AND HAD ONLY CRAMPING AS A SIDE EFFECT. THIS TIME AROUND, I AM ONLY ON MY FIRST PACK AND HAD FIRST STARTED SPOTTING EVERY OTHER 3-4 DAYS. NOW I AM HAVING A FULL BLOWN CYCLE. I AM EXPERIENCING LOSS OF APPETITE IN THE EVENINGS, TENDERNESS OF BREASTS, FATIGUE, MAJOR CRAMPS ( WHICH I'VE NEVER REALLY HAD IN MY LIFE) AND ITCHINESS UNDERNEATH BOTH BREASTS. THE ACNE ON MY FACE SEEMS VERY CALM AND HARDLY ANY BREAKOUTS. I WILL CONTINUE TO DO THIS REGIMINE FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS UNTIL MY 3 MONTH FOLLOW UP WITH MY DOCTOR.

I have been taking Ovcon for over a year now, and up until this cycle I liked it. I just had my period two weeks ago, and I am bleeding again. And, I don't mean spotting, I mean heavy bright blood and a whole lot of clotting...YUK! But, now that I mention it, I have had some other side effects. I have gained a lot of weight. My breasts have gotten bigger ( that's a good thing), but I'd rather be skinny. I have quite a few more headaches and fatigue. And the mood swings are in full swing.

I have been on ovcon 35 for about 3 1/2 weeks and have already begun to experience side effects. within the first 2 weeks I didn't notice anything too drastic but the past week/ week and a half they have begun to spring up like wildfire. I have been naseous throughtout the duration I have been on this but I also have an ulcer so I figured it was caused by that. Also I have been overly emotional and moody at points during my cycle where I never used to be. I began to experience what my mother told me was morning sickness ( naseua in the morning and stomach aches when I first wake up), I have agined about 3 or 4 lbs, my breasts have been extremely sore and sensitive and I also feel as if they are getting larger but they stopped growing about 2 years ago. The first two weeks i had spotting and my period came very early this month (the 3rd week instead of the 4th). This morning I experienced a very painful charlie horse in my leg which i have never previously gotten.. these side effects seem to be the norm after reading all the other posts but this is my first BCP and im a little bit nervous. It was prescribed to me because i have very painful menstrual cramps which, at times, have caused me to pass out from the pain. Does anyone have any recomendations of another BCP I could possibly use with different side effects or should I stay on this one??

Ovcon 35 is my first birth control pill, given to me for severe PMS and very painful periods. I've been on it for a few weeks and have lost weight (due to a loss in appetite I've experianced fromt he pill), my breasts have gotten larger, but also veiny, and I do experiance nausea and hurting ovaries. I drink lots of water throughout the day and the nausea has slowly gone away. No bleedding yet, but it's important to remember that when your body is still adjusting, things like breakthrough bleeding happen. I haven't heard of a pill yet where people are completely satisfied. Ocvon is working well for me right now.

I'm on my second pack of Ovcon 35. I bled throughout the first pack pretty heavily (Dr. said normal) but no period during the green pills when expected. My breasts are so sore I can barely get my bra on without wincing in pain. They are also hard as rocks and a cup size bigger. I've gained 5 lbs even though my eating habits are the same. My Dr. put me on these to shrink an ovarian cyst but I'm not sure the side effects are worth it....am going to ask to be switched to lower estrogen pill.

Depression. The only other side effects were: a little rash on my face around my mouth, my periods were shorter, it also made my breasts 1 cup size bigger (but I didn't gain weight elsewhere! Nice!). I was on it for four months and would still be on it if it didn't make me depressed. Overall, good pill. I've been on some really scary ones in the past that gave me hair loss.

Wow, I really had no idea that Ovcon could create cuch problems! Due to continual breakthrough bleeding my doctor switched me off of Ortho-Cyclen onto Ovcon. Threw up the first few days, then started taking it at night. I've gained 10lbs in 4 months! My breasts are huge and tender all the time (my husband loves this, I don't). I am incredibly irritable and weepy too...never been overly emotional before! I'm also breaking out like a teenager. To add insult to injury though, I still have spotting and have gotten my period during the last week of "active" pills EVERY time! I don't know what else to try, hopefully my doctor will.

I'm on my 2nd month of Ovcon 35 so far my skin cleared up and my mood has improved since switching from Mircette (yuck). The only side effect that I've had is breast tenderness and my breasts seem a little bigger. I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant since I haven't had intercourse since my last period. I mean, I guess I should like it but it's weird.