Weight gain and bloating...

ValSmitty

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the board and have recently (3 months ago) gone off the nuva-ring after many many years of being on BC.

As soon as I finished my first "BC free" period, I gain 10 lbs, expanded in all directions and broke out all over my face and chest. I have gas (burping) constantly and my breasts are often sore. I took a preggers test last month and it was negative (just in case that was the reason why) and I have yet to pass an ovulation test.

I have done some research on the effects of going off BC and some of this seems normal, but how long will it all last? My diet has not changed and I have up-ed my exercise routine, but still feel like crap.

Just wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you did to resolve this and move on.

Thanks!  

CMBatiz13

The same thing happened to me. This is my second month off and symptoms seem to be improving in some areas. I too gained 10 pounds. The good news is so far almost 5 are gone. Try to drink a LOT of water and cut out caffeine if you can. That helped me. I also started drinking red raspberry leaf tea which is supposed to help balance hormones. I was super depressed and having lots of anxiety and mood swings. The only thing bothering me now is my stomach. I seem to be getting some weird heartburn stuff going on but have a physical tomorrow. I still feel sort of bloated but hang in there! It's different for everyone but it should get better.