Ovcon and weight gain

hello, i've been taking ovcon 35 for about 5 or 6 months, and i've had tender breasts, no weight gain, and ive been very moody, is that normal?? I also havent had a period since i started takin it, and thats the whole reason i'm on the pill..i think i wanna switch back to Yasmin

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.

Hello Ladies,
I have been on Ovcon for only a short while and I CAN NOT stand it anymore. Its only been 1 1/2 week since I started the pack I have experienced horrible headaches, nausea, vomiting, back aches, moodiness, blurred vision, fainting feelings (very light headed), insomnia, breat tenderness, and weight gain. Like many of you ladies before I had never heard of this pill before, but I decided to give it a try but for only a week I feel worst than I had ever felt on birth control I am stopping this pill TODAY. There is nothing for me good coming out of this I am so disappointed that so many women are paying 30-45 dollars for a product and get such bad side effects. This company needs to know what is happening to all of us women out here with these side effects. I have done some research and here is a customer service email address like me I think you women should voice your opinion. Something is not right with this particular birth control.

CS@wclabs.com

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 always thought that side effects never happen to me but boy was I wrong with this pill! For the first 3 months that I started to take them I didn't think I gained any weight and I was fine. But recently (5 months later) I have gained weight dramatically!!!!!!! (easy 15 pounds) and I have always been in great shape, never gained more than 3 pounds. I have always been extremely tired everyday, and lately every weekend I feel so sick, I kept thinking I was coming down with the flu - I would sleep all day and still not feel any better. I know I'm not pregnant - I am so glad I finally decided to do my research on this pill - Stop taking it ladies, it's not worth it!!!!

I switched to Ovcon about 6 months ago when I told my doctor I had no libido on Mircette. Well, Ovcon definitely changed that; in fact, sometimes my libido was out of control. However, my sex drive wasn't the only thing that made me feel aggressive. On Ovcon I was ANGRY at everything and everyone and I'd fall into a depression sometimes as well. I was also anxious. The mood in general caused so much resistance from doing the things I love to do most. I thought the anger was a product of living in Queens, NY, and just being annoyed at the people here, but it was so magnified; I literally felt like I wanted to strangle someone. Not only that, but I was working out more intensely and more frequently than ever and I was still the heaviest I had ever been. The weight gain made me frustrated, angry, and even more depressed and it became a vicious cycle.

My doctor switched me to Yasmin, so I would still have a sex drive, and to decrease the chances of gaining weight. So far, both my body and my mood feel much lighter.

I have been taking Ovcon 35 for almost 2 weeks now and I've noticed an increase in appetite. I also started experiencing some spotting in the 2nd week. There has been weight gain of about 3-5 pounds as well. Hopefully, this is it. This is my first BCP and I am going to wait it out and see what happens before I change pills.

I was just switched over to Ovcon 35 yesterday from lo ogestron. The reason my dr. switched me is because I have been spotting for 3 weeks. I am concerned with all the talk about weight gain. I already struggle with my weight. I wonder if I should just stop taking the pill before it starts to effect my weight. I am 32 years old, 5 wonderful children and but we DO NOT WANT MORE. Any Advice?

this is my third week on Ovcon...i have gained weight, eventhough throw up evrything i eat due to abdominal pain and nausea. my skin looks like crap and i have very sore breast ...i am stopping this pill tonight, i am not waiting for any more side effects or weight gain to happen!

this is my third month on ovcon 35 and i am completely unhappy with it.i was previously on orth-tricylen lo and i never had the problems i do now. i have been experiencing night sweats and problems sleeping, hot flashes throughout the day, weight gain, minimal hair lose, severe mood swings and depression-simply not feeling like me. the abdominal pain and cramping are horrible--cramps are worse now than before i was on the pill. i will definitely be switching.

I've been on Ovcon 35 for 6 weeks now. The first month I had extreme fatigue and lightheadedness. I felt somewhat better when I started the new pack, but now I'm in my 2nd week and I feel fatigued again and unmotivated. There hasn't been significant weight gain, but I feel bloated. I have IBS and I seem to go more regularly on this pill. I will finish the rest of this pack and then try Seasonal.

I just started taking Ovcon because my cycle is extremely irregular and this (the third try) was suppose to help...however, I have noticed hair loss and thought it might be stress as well, but I have also noticed weight gain, breast tenderness, dizziness and headaches. I am also experiencing all over body aches that I thought were just part of my day, but I have been looking more into it and its not, I am consulting my doctor immediately, if there is anyone with any other suggestions-please help!

I have had some weight gain, my breast are larger, and I have nausea only if I do not eat before I take the pill. My skin is very clear . Overall I am very satisfied with the pill. Considering this is the first pill I have ever tried I am trying to take it at the same time every day. I never miss a day but sometimes I get thrown off schedule buy 20-30 minutes.

I've been taking Ovcon 35 for 2.5 months now. I was put on the pill due to a cyst that had burst, and in hopes to regulate my cycle for a better chance to get pregnant. I have gained weight, have really tender breasts, bad rash on my legs, headaches, nausea and I am tired all the time. I do now get my period every month always on the week of the green pills, but now its heavier and lasts longer than it used to and the cramps are sometimes very painfull. The only things that are really bothering me about this pill is the rash on my legs and the being tired all the time. No matter how long I sleep I always feel like I havent slept in days. My sex drive has increased a whole lot, but I cant complain about that. I havent really noticed an increase in breast size but I do notice that when they are really tender they feel different, and sometimes the tenderness feels like aching muscles. Like I was weight lifting all day.

I just started OVCON 35, yesterday due to 3 huge cyst on my ovary, I was just checking this site to see the side effects, I do hope I gain weight from it LOL..I've been 100 pounds since high school and now I'm 30..lol...( Scronny) so I seem to be tired today I have to take two pills a day for 3 weeks to see if my cysts get smaller or go away!! if they don't go away on OVCON 35 them I have to have them burst...OUCH!! I just hope the pill works and I'm not tired all the time, I haven't been on it long enough to really give any advise...But thanks for those who did!! I also want bigger boobs! SO GO OVCON35 !! DO YOUR THANG........

I have been taking Ovcon for about 5 months now for endometriosis and very heavy periods. I have noticed extreme weight gain and also a decreased sex drive. I am on a cycle where I take the pills continuously for 3 months and have a period on the fourth. Is this the reason I have gained the weight?

Depression, shorter periods, bigger boobs (but no weight gain elsewhere), and a slight rash on my face. Other than the depression s/e it was a good pill for me. I had to stop taking it after four months because of it. I've been on other pills that the side effects were alot worse: weight gain, hair loss, dizziness, constant bleeding, etc.

Depression, shorter periods, bigger boobs, slight rash on face. Unfortunately, I had to stop it after four months due to the depression side effect. Other than that, it was a great pill. I've been on many other pills with alot worse side effects: weight gain, hair loss, dizziness, etc.

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.

I have been taking Ovcon 35 for about 4 and a half months now. This is my first time taking a BC pill. I have gained approx. 10 pounds, my boobs DID in fact get bigger, and I have no idea what is going on with my period. I get it in the middle, I get it on the green pills, I have no clue if this is normal or not. My skin is the clearest it's ever been, however and my cramps are very minimal. Besides the weight gain, everything else seems to be ook.

I started birth control last July and since then I have been on three different kinds of pills. I first was on Zovia. While on Zovia I would get my period every other week, and this went on for six months. Second I was on Karvia, and it made me depressed and increased the cramps to the point where I couldn't walk. My Dr. then switched me over to Ovcon 35 and I am just ending my second pack. I have had nothing but trouble with this Pill.

I have had: sudden horrible headaches, a change of appetite, lack of energy, depression, bloating, stomach cramps, constipation, dizziness, loss of appitite- to the point where i couldnt tell if i was hungry or full, missed period, nausea, and I have gained weight.

It got so bad that I freaked out thinking that I was possibly pregnant and I took a test only for it to be negative. (Thank God). Hopefully switching to Yasmin will be better for me.

I have been on Ovcon-35 for 2 months. I am really happy with it. My skin hass cleared up. I was put on this pill to help me have a menstural cycle. So far I have had one on time every month. Im going on my 3rd month. No nausea, fatigue,weight gain, no side affects at all. I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen in the past. I did like that also but they stoped making it. I stoped the pills because I wanted to get pregnate. But when the pills stoped, I stoped having menstural cycles. I was told because of a lack of Esterogen. I am extreamly happy with the the switch to Ovcon-35. I was worried because I've tried others in the past and they didnt work. However, I do want to get pregnate. Maybe I will try my luck with skipping a few pills. lol Just to comment: Every womans body is different a pill that dosent work for you works for others. There's no need to attack a brand just because it's not for you. Different strokes for different folks. Just try another. Good luck ladies.

I just started Ovcon 35 (this is the 2nd week) after being switched from Yasmin. I had breakthrough bleeding with Yasmin and about a 5 lb. weight gain. Now with Ovcom 35 I keep gaining more weight! I've been exercising every day and really watching what I've been eating and every morning the scale keeps going up and my jeans just keep getting tighter. I'm contemplating just going off of this pill any day now.

Since I started taking Ovcon 35 I cramp and I had breakthru bleeding/period that lasted 2.5 weeks. I went to the OBGYN and he said remain on it one more mth...and the biggest downfall is the weight gain. I am miserable with the weight gain and I am seriously dieting and nothing seems to shed the weight off since I started taking this pill. Therefore, I plan to stop although I do not want to get pregnant right now if and when that happened it would be ok considering I am happily married and do not have any children yet. I just want to plan that and I want to be able to fit in my clothes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sick of dieting and due to a BC PILL I am fat!
I can't take Othro Tri Cyclen which I did for 7 yrs due to break thru bleeding. I wish things were simple but I guess they are just not once you hit your 30's!

I too feel like I am retaining an awful lot of water. All of a sudden I couldn't get my jeans zipped. This is very upsetting to me. I hate feeling this way. I am in the third week of my second month and bleeding steadily. Any exertion seems to make it gush. I hate this. First Nuva Ring made me bleed for 11 straight days Now Ovacon is making me gain weight I am taking it for PCS but I don't think it's working. I also am having intense abdominal cramping if I do sit ups.

dry heaves, nausea; weight gain 8 lbs. in 2 weeks, headache, tired, tearful esp. day 20 and 21, leg cramps at night, pain in legs.
Am switching to Levlite, hope that works better.