u/Defiant-Actuator-949

I've been on norethindrone birth control for 9 months. For the first 6 months, I hated it. My face broke out every week, I spotted and bled randomly, etc. I was (still am) very grumpy, and I have gained 40 pounds 😬😬😬😫😫 I HATE THAT.

For the last 3 months, my face has cleared up, and I havent bled. We have a vacation coming up in spemtember, so im contemplating staying on it to prevent being on a horrendous heavy period while on vacation. BUT, that comes at the price of hating how my body looks. Especially swim suits.....

Has anybody ever experienced weight gain while on (norethindrone) BC?

When you stopped taking it, did you lose the weight?

Is there a way to decide what day my period would fall on, if I quit now? 😵‍💫🤣 please help!