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.
Due to the hormone deprivation that your body will be going through you may notice mental side effects from stopping your use of the pill. One of the most common of these is increased moodiness. It may be easier to become sad or depressed when you are getting used to doing without the pill.