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Low birth control

ocean26
ocean26 Posts: 122 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've just started taking Lo Loestrin, the lowest dose of estrogen available for hormone balance issues. I have been eating more than usual lately but nothing close to the amount of calories needed to gain the 4 pounds I've gained since starting the pill. I also notice that I'm either really bloated or I've somehow gotten a gut over a month. Could this be just a temporary side effect, even though its such a low dose?

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  • Juleswithaplan
    Juleswithaplan Posts: 21 Member
    ooOOOoo. I just started taking Lo Loestrin at the beginning of Feb, and I noticed immediately that I felt bloated (particularly around my mid section!!) which was what prompted me to join MFP and start trying to offset the effects. I'm taking LoLo to manage TOM related migraines so, I don't want to give up the LoLo but I am with you in that I think it is sabotaging my weight loss! So I am definitely bringing it up at my 3-mo follow-up with my MD.
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