"i started it in april of 2011 and absolutely loved it. by february of 2012, i was nauseous and puking after meals--went to the doctor and discovered that i had also gained 16 pounds! (didn&#039;t notice clothes any tighter or anything). right now, i&#039;m trying a lower dose, but i still can&#039;t shake the weight (and it&#039;s becoming visibly noticeable which is not so great for my self esteem). i&#039;m planning on calling the doctor tomorrow to try a regular estrogen based pill again. "