Although a lot of women will immediately suspect actually already checking menopausal period when they've many of the symptoms mentioned above, this isn't always the situation. This is because there's a term used for the period before menopause, when all these symptoms could be experienced, and that is perimenopause. The recent studies taken on low-dose (low estrogen) pills have indicated the nominal change. Additional few pounds while taking pills could be possible in few although not necessarily be at alarming situation. Analysts have pointed out that 5-10% women adding few pounds while they are taking pills however, there is similar amount of ladies who are gaining weight although not on pills whatsoever. Weight gain may be on account of fluid retention within the body (occurs apart from the pills) and fat deposition.