"after being on microgestin fe 1/20 for only a few days i noticed i had gained 2-3 pounds. as i was told by my doctor that this is a normal side effect and would go away in time, i tried not to panic. considering i am a very active person, i own a horse and i compete in hunter jumpers and ride 5-6 days a week, i figured the weight gain would be temporary. however, after being on it for 3 months i had gained 15 pounds, was breaking out on and off, like a prepubescent teenager. no matter what i did i couldn%u2019t drop the 15 pounds. "