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Is It The Common Side Effect To Gain Weight While Using Norgestron?

I have been on norgestron for about 3 months having swapped from nor is at but have gained at least 7 pounds and feel very bloated. Is this a common side effect and is it likely it will settle? My lifestyle hasn t changed - if anything I m trying to eat less. Thanks
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Norgesterone is a hormonal preparation. Is intake is associated with certain side effects in few people.
One of the commonly encountered side effect with its use is weight gain. This occurs mainly due to salt and water retention in the body.
You can overcome this by means of diet, exercise and balancing the salt with fluid intake.
These side effects are reversible and can reduce your weight once the intake of the medication has been stopped.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is It The Common Side Effect To Gain Weight While Using Norgestron?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Norgesterone is a hormonal preparation. Is intake is associated with certain side effects in few people. One of the commonly encountered side effect with its use is weight gain. This occurs mainly due to salt and water retention in the body. You can overcome this by means of diet, exercise and balancing the salt with fluid intake. These side effects are reversible and can reduce your weight once the intake of the medication has been stopped. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.