endometriosis
"I've been on Nortrel 7/7/7 for about 6 months.  I went on it to help with my endometriosis.  The first couple months, the pain was actually much worse.  Though that settled and is somewhat better now.  Not totally gone though.  I've gained about 10 pounds in those 6 months.  I retain a lot of fluid while taking the active pills, and my breasts are continuously sore and heavy.  I'm going to try something else with a lower estrogen level to try and get rid of this water weight."