I just started Altavera 2 weeks ago and am experiencing some bloating.. has anyone experienced that? Is it a common side effect of birth control? I read that nausea can be, but yesterday and today had slight bloating for about a half hour... also, does birth control affect breast fibroids does anyone know? I suspect I 'may' have a fibroid, as for years I've had pain on left side (but my docs have never said they have found anything)... but I read to 'check w/doc' if you have had a fibroid , on this med. IF I did have one, does it affect it? Ty so much to anyone w/a reply /tips