Stay on BCP or not?
I’m 44 and have heavy periods for the past several years. On day 2 of my cycle I need to empty a Diva every 1-2 hrs. Sometimes day 3 is heavy too but then the rest of my cycle is fine. I mentioned this to my OB/GYN back in Nov and the fact that I had a Disney trip at Xmas, my period would be due, and there’s no way I could handle those crowds and lines and need a bathroom every few hrs. So she prescribed me a BCP. I’ve been on it since and while my periods are much much lighter and I appreciate that, I’ve also gained about 10lbs that I can’t seem to lose. All in my butt and thighs. DH has a V many years ago so I don’t need BC. Every month that I near the end of a pack I’m tempted to stop them and see if I can’t shake this weight back off. I’m only 5’2” on a good day so 10lbs shows. I also am leery of hormonal BCP when I don’t need it for its intended purpose. Should I stay on it or no?
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