Welcome Lisa!!!
Yep, birth control & anti depressents will do it all the time. The "Depro" shot did my neice in too......she gained well over 100 pounds!!!!!! But don't worry, you can manage your weight while being on any meds. I am going through premenopause...getting ready for that big menopause stage in my life and let me tell you, man o' man! Cannot wait until I stop having periods!!!
My doctor says women in this time of their lifes do struggle with weight loss. I wish it wouldn't happen but it does. I did lose 6lbs. so far. I try not to get wrapped around my scale too much. I don't want it to control my life thinking I NEED to weigh myself daily. I weigh myself 1X a week. That's good enough.
Anyway, find a good support system within your circle of friends & family. If you don't have one, like me, then find a group here. Everyone is sooooo nice!
I am positive you'll find the motivation you need to succeed!
emerald dragonfly