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Does Sevista Cause Heavy Bleeding And Weight Issues?

Hi there, I am on sevista for 2 years now and i am experiencing delay in periods with heavy bleeding that goes on for a week or more. I am having trouble reducing weight as well. Pls tell me is it the side effect or should I change the OCP. Thanks Rositha Gomes
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Hi Rositha Gomes,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Sevista tablet contains 'ormeloxifene' as an ingredient.
It works by exerting a contraceptive effect to normalise the bleeding.
Side effects with its intake include: Weight gain, Vomiting, Altered menses, Nausea and Headache.
So, weight gain and disturbance in periods what you are experiencing are certainly side effects related to the intake of Sevista.
However, these side effects are encountered with most of the oral contraceptive agents.
Most of the times, these side effects could normalise after taking the medications for about 2 to 3 months.
You need to take care of weight gain by means of diet and exercise.
Kindly discuss about these aspects by consulting Gynaecologist, if you want to change the medication that might suit you.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
MBBS., MD.
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Does Sevista Cause Heavy Bleeding And Weight Issues?

Hi Rositha Gomes, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Sevista tablet contains ormeloxifene as an ingredient. It works by exerting a contraceptive effect to normalise the bleeding. Side effects with its intake include: Weight gain, Vomiting, Altered menses, Nausea and Headache. So, weight gain and disturbance in periods what you are experiencing are certainly side effects related to the intake of Sevista. However, these side effects are encountered with most of the oral contraceptive agents. Most of the times, these side effects could normalise after taking the medications for about 2 to 3 months. You need to take care of weight gain by means of diet and exercise. Kindly discuss about these aspects by consulting Gynaecologist, if you want to change the medication that might suit you. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. MBBS., MD.