I have had coil for 6 months and feel bloated all the time in abdomin and boobs are always sore. Also have gained 9lbs in weight despite watching diet and exercising really well. I want to switch to mini pill but worried will get same weight gain and constant bloated feeling. What would you advise
Hallow Dear, All your mentioned symptoms; i.e. feeling of bloating, soreness in the breasts and weight gain are due to Progesterone product present in the coil. Progesterone causes smooth muscles relaxation which slows the intestinal motility causing the feeling of bloating. Progesterone also causes retention of salts & water and also increases the fat deposition in the body. This leads to increase in weight. Fat deposition is more in the abdomen, buttocks and breasts; therefore you are having soreness in the breasts. They might have engorged also. Mini pills are Progesterone only contraceptive pills; hence, your symptoms due to progesterone will continue to bother you even with the mini pills also. I may suggest you following options