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.
In addition, as side effects usually occur in the first few months of the pill's use, often subsiding after a time, women restarting the pill may experience these side effects again. It may be useful for women to remember that they are actually 'taking a break' during the pill free period.