Learn more about the health consequences of sleep loss. If you're concerned about having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, assess your risk for a sleep disorder. It's wonderful that you got a good night's sleep last night. Many people struggle to do so.
Some women worry about weight gain or increased premenstrual symptoms after stopping the pill. It has been shown that birth control pills that are higher in oestrogen may cause weight gain and water retention.
Stop using birth control pills and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: 1  sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; 2  sudden and severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;