stopped bc pills...pcos??

campton · 11-30-2008, 09:51 PM

Here's my story. As a teenager I had irregular and painful periods. I started on bc when I was 18 and this helped alot. I went off yasmin 2 months ago after getting married(I'm 32). Let me tell you it has not been fun. I have yet to have a period and have gained 18 pounds in two months!! I eat a very healthy diet and exercise 3-4x week. Nothing has changed there. None of my clothes fit and I went from being a pear to an apple for the first time in my life. Talk about belly fat! I have also been extremely fatigued, have had increasing headaches, hair loss, and occasional acute lower left quadrant pain. I would go back on the yasmin but we soon want to start ttc. I have a doctor's appointment next week for some blood work. This is very depressing...HELP!!!!!!

elsewhere · 12-01-2008, 12:49 AM

I can sort of relate to you.

I've been off of my BCP Diane 35 since October 8, and I haven't had a period yet either. I am also TTC, and well, with no period in sight I'm not so sure I'll be preg any time soon.

I have gained weight too.
I am ALWAYS tired!!!!
I am always bloated too

coolpinkgurl · 12-02-2008, 03:47 AM

You HAVE to watch your diet, low carb and low cal plus muscle building exercise! Een if you think your eating heathy once your off the pill you really do have to watch everything you out in your mouth.

How many calories are you keeping to a day?

campton · 12-04-2008, 12:30 AM

I have ALWAYS watched my calories. I eat a very healthy diet and workout for 60-90 min 3-4 times a week. I consume about 1200 calories a day. For example today I had an apple and fat free yogurt for breakfast, lunch was a bowl of homemade veggie and 3 bean soup. I had half a pita with grilled chickn for dinner along with low fat mozz string cheese. I avoid sweets and unhealthy snacks. Hopefully the bloodwork will show why my weight is increasing since stopping the pill.

coolpinkgurl · 12-04-2008, 05:05 AM

It could be something else to be sure. for a lot of us its simple energy in energy out theory. Best of luck though - its very frustrating I know to try and try and not loose!!