birth control
"I've recently switched from Trinessa (taken for 18 years) to Amethia (taken for 6 months).  I discontinued Amethia mostly due to mood change & weight gain.



Pros:  Effective in preventing pregnancy, normal periods lasted 4-5 days once every 3 months.

Cons:  Severe moodiness and impatience in first 1 1/2 months which turned to moderate depression for remaining months and overall general unhappiness.

Increased appetite which led to increase weight gain in the belly (5-7 lbs in 6 months).

Extreme bloating in belly area in the 2nd & 3rd month in each cycle.

Mild monthly cramping during times when period normally comes. 

Bone & muscle pain - mostly in knees & legs & teeth.  

Cost of medication was high (based on my insurance coverage)"