birth control
"After being on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for only a few days I noticed I had gained 2-3 pounds. As I was told by my doctor that this is a normal side effect and would go away in time, I tried not to panic. Considering I am a very active person, I own a horse and I compete in hunter jumpers and ride 5-6 days a week, I figured the weight gain would be temporary. However, after being on it for 3 months I had gained 15 pounds, was breaking out on and off, like a prepubescent teenager. No matter what I did I couldn%u2019t drop the 15 pounds. "