Stopped bc pill 6 months ago

30F I stopped taking birth control pills 6 months ago after being on them for about 15 years. The longest I had ever stopped before was around 3 months, but this time I wanted to quit for good and give my body a real break.

Since coming off the pill, I’ve been dealing with several symptoms. My periods are heavier and more painful, which I expected, but I’m also spotting a lot between periods. Sometimes it lasts for several days in a row, other times it’s on and off, and I constantly have to wear a liner because of it.

I’ve also had persistent bloating and weight gain. Before stopping the pill, I went to the gynecologist because of a pain on my lower right side. I had an ultrasound and was told I had ovarian cysts and that the pill helps with those. I’m off the pill now and I get the same pain here and there, so I’m like whatever at this point.

My biggest concerns aren’t even the occasional pain, since that comes and goes, but the ongoing bloating, weight gain, and spotting are irritating me.

Every time I see a gynecologist, it feels like my concerns are brushed off.

I’m hoping someone might have experienced something similar or has insight into what could be going on.