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Are Weight Gain And Acne Side Effects Of Orsythia Birth Control Pill?

Does orsythia birth control pill typically cause weight gain and acne? I have been reading horrible reviews on this one. I need to know if there are any statistical numbers available anywhere? I want to know so that I could call my GYN doc to prescribe a different one. I am age 48 and have terrible insomnia due to perimenopause. For months I have been trying combination of natural things like valerian root, holy basil, magnesium, tart cherry juice, time-released melatonin, 5-HTP to help with sleep. I am not having success with any of these. My sleep problem is difficulty STAYING asleep after 4:00 AM. My Gyn doc prescribed the pill as a way to even out my hormonal fluctuation and hopefully help alleviate my insomnia. However, all of the side effects that I read of this pill do not seem like a worthy tradeoff for some sleep. Maybe I should be getting on a prescription sleep aid instead, ugh. Any insight you can provide would be much appreciated. ~K
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
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Since Insomnia is your main symptom,I would recommend taking benzodiazepines after a doctor prescription.

Weight gain and acne is a common side effect of hormonal contraceptive pills.

Weight gain occurs as a result of hormonal changes in the body and also as a result of water retention.

I would suggest you to consider hormonal contraceptives if you have perimenopausal symptoms or when sleeping pills are not effective.

Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.

Regards

Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
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Are Weight Gain And Acne Side Effects Of Orsythia Birth Control Pill?

Hi Since Insomnia is your main symptom,I would recommend taking benzodiazepines after a doctor prescription. Weight gain and acne is a common side effect of hormonal contraceptive pills. Weight gain occurs as a result of hormonal changes in the body and also as a result of water retention. I would suggest you to consider hormonal contraceptives if you have perimenopausal symptoms or when sleeping pills are not effective. Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss General and Family Health Physician