The Pill - Side Effects

[wilsos3]

I have been on Cilest for two years now and, roughly since switching to Cilest (from another brand of pill), I have developed stretch marks on my breasts, hips and thighs. I have not had any weight gain or any of the other 'typical' causes of stretch marks so wondered whether these could be related to Cilest? If it could be this particular pill, is there another type or brand of pill that may be less likely to have knock on effects for my skin?

[Mr. Hugh Byrne, MRCOG]

It is unlikely to be that particular brand, but more likely to be a general change in your shape over time - none of us are getting any younger!

Fluid retention could be the cause, but with ovulation suppression by the pill, this is less likely.

What about trying Yasmin?