Effects coming off birth control pills

[Winter]

Hi,

I am just shy of 37 and have stopped taking the birth control pill Lo Ovral. I was curious of the side effects I can expect. I have been on the pill or depo for 20 years.

I know every person is different. I am concearned about weight gain.

Thanks,
Winter

[GMonkey]

I lost weight and felt much happier when getting off of the pill.

[melimcn]

This is probably not what you want to hear, but...

I was on a low dose pill (Mircette) for 13 years. When I went off, I gained weight and my skin turned into an oil slick. I had never realized how oily my skin was until I wasn't on hormone control! Acne followed that and was horrible for me during pregnancy.

Cleared right back up once I went back on after I had DS.

I think most people lose weight. So I consider myself in the minority.

[Stephanie0523]

I had bad experiences going off of it too. I couldn't lose my post baby weight and I was irritable, tired, my hair fell out (not like to the point of bald spots, but I shedded terribly)... Went back on the pill despite having my tubes tied, and now I feel better, have more energy, have been losing weight... I eventually want to be off of it, but know that right now I have to be on it.

[Carolina Girl]

When I went off of birth control to get pregnant, I experienced VERY oily skin at first, but it did straighten itself out after a few weeks. I did not experience any changes in weight, but I did experience a lot of hair loss when I went back ON the pills after having given birth (which didn't happen when I started the pills originally). The hair loss lasted about 4 months, which scared me to death, but it did slow down then and eventually stop. I have heard that skin and hair changes can occur when going on or off, just due to hormonal changes, but I do think that the problems tend to correct themselves if you can wait them out. Good luck!

[Sissy1983]

I hate being on birth control. I feel so much better off of it, I dont feel as moody when i am not on it. everybody expieriences diff things. No two bodys are the same

good luck
melissa

[Winter]

So far it has been 2 1/2 weeks since I have been off. Really the only thing I have noticed is a slight headache. I have not weighed myself. I don't really know when and if the side effects kick in.

Thanks for the input.

Winter

[wonderwoman]

I also just stopped taking the pill. I was on lo ovral too! I was on the pill for approx.4 years. After I had my DS I got right back on and she is now 4. So I just stopped taking them last month in hopes of having another one.

I feel really wonderful less bloated and I feel that my weight doesnt fluctuate as much.

[TpaGirl]

I've been on the pill for 14 years, and I'm taking my last one tomorrow. I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I want to have a baby, but at the same time, I'm very scared about what pregnancy will do to my body. I work very hard to stay in shape, and I'm afraid I'm going to freak out during my pregnancy.