Contraceptive pill

xLissyx

Hi ladies

I've just started taking the pill 'Loestrin 20' and was just wondering if any of you have gained weight from this or from any other pill?

tashstodd

I used to use Cyclin, it made me retain water pretty badly, when I stopped taking it it was almost an instant 5lb weight loss a few days later!

Becca619

I was on the pill before kids and am on it again, it's never caused any weight issues for me. I think it all depends on the woman and how her body reacts to it. Before kids I was able to lose weight and maintain and when I initially started the pill my weight never changed. Same this time around too.

JustMichelleB

Most of the new pills have fairly low doses of hormones, so they tend to cause less weight gain than the older "model" BCP. I took Loestrin in the past and did not have weight gain.

vim_n_vigor

I have had some pills where I gained 20 lbs almost immediately, and others that didn't affect me at all. You will find out pretty quickly if it is going to affect your weight. Pregnancy has a funny way of making you gain alot of weight though too, and it just keeps growing and needing you for everything for the next 18-20 years!

curlyclo

I am on Tri-Cyclin and have never had any problems with weight gain/loss.

FireMama_24

I went off birth control period just becuase it made me feel soooo crappy and made it hard for me to lose the weight. I dropped 10 lbs in a month from stopping the pill.

carebear7951

It is such an individual thing. Everyone's body reacts differently to different meds (including bcp's). Are you experiencing weight gain or worried about it? I don't gain weight on it (generally speaking) but I don't gain weight at TOM either usually...good luck!

ChristineMarie89

used to take it and it made me gain like 5lbs stopped and dropped it in days lol probabluy all water weight

BeautyFromPain

i am on the Diane for my skin, (which is a contraceptive pill)... it does make me a lot more hungry than normal I suspect and gained weight and am finding it hard to come off, it's coming off just taking it;s time.

cmp04d

I started taking Loestrin 24 the same week I started using MFP. So far it has not caused any weight gain, and I have been losing steadily.

nldsmiley

I hate birth control pills! I have the non-hormone IUD and it is good for 10 years. No need to worry about a pill or some darn hormones making me feel weird or gain weight. I love it!!

abitzan

I was on Nuvaring, it was amazing and I didn't have any side effects on it or when I got off. Plus it is super convinent.

CateLouise

it effects everyone differently
if you are finding you are gaining weight its most likely because it makes you hungry
to combat this you can take it at night that way you cant eat more because you are asleep =D

HeidiMightyRawr

I was on "Cilest" until April this year. I stayed the same, gained weight and lost weight all while on it - I don't blame it on the pill, it was my own poor food choices.

I did a bit of research though into the contraceptive pill and fat loss / strength gains while on it, it's worth the research if you want to find more about it. I read that the pill can cause increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol making it harder to lose body fat, and also reducing natural testosterone levels (making it harder to gain strength/muscle)
Note that it's not impossible at all. I lost all the weight I wanted while on it just through exercising and eating well. Also, getting pregnant is a lot worse for many people than not being able to get a bit lower body fat. There are positives to the pill too, you have to weigh up the pros and cons really.

I chose to stop taking it mainly because I didn't want anything holding back strength/muscle gains, and I have no issue with other contraceptives. I wasn't on the pill for any medical reasons either.

SheilaSisco

I am on Tri-Cyclin and have never had any problems with weight gain/loss.

This. No problems here, either

RieBerg

Don't take it! It made me put on 30 pounds, slowly put surely. Problem was it was impossible to lose weight no matter how much I worked out and how little I ate until I got off it.

andiechick

I was on Marvelon for years and never gave me any problems but doc won't give me that now. Hated the Injection tho, thats when my weight 'battle' started. IUD made me bleed all the time, now I've got the Mirena coil and its great, no more cramps or bleeding ;0)

helenmelon29

I was on "Cilest" until April this year. I stayed the same, gained weight and lost weight all while on it - I don't blame it on the pill, it was my own poor food choices.

I did a bit of research though into the contraceptive pill and fat loss / strength gains while on it, it's worth the research if you want to find more about it. I read that the pill can cause increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol making it harder to lose body fat, and also reducing natural testosterone levels (making it harder to gain strength/muscle)
Note that it's not impossible at all. I lost all the weight I wanted while on it just through exercising and eating well. Also, getting pregnant is a lot worse for many people than not being able to get a bit lower body fat. There are positives to the pill too, you have to weigh up the pros and cons really.

I chose to stop taking it mainly because I didn't want anything holding back strength/muscle gains, and I have no issue with other contraceptives. I wasn't on the pill for any medical reasons either.

Ive been on the pill for the last 10 years (cilest being the last one I was taking - think I have taken 2 others as well). I had no problems with my weight - not that I would blame the pill for anyway.

I have just stopped taking it so I will see if it changes in anyway. x

rml_16

I was on the pill in one form or another for 13 years. I did gain weight while on it, but not because of it.

litlpineapple

I've been on Loestrin FE for about a year and a half and LOVE it! It's a higher iron version Loestrin (24.) When I first started it I noticed the girls were a little sore but after about 2 full cycles my body was completely adjusted. Although I started taking it before I started to consciously monitor my weight and intake, it hasn't prevented or hindered my weightless since starting MFP this summer.

dad106

I take Loestrin 24 FE and I've had no problems what so ever with weight gain or losing weight.

The reason why I gained weight while on the pill is because I ate like crap and drank like mad.. not because I started taking the pill.
Once I lowered my calories and started eating better, plus exercise, the weight started to melt off without any problems.
I do notice a hiccup around the time of my period.. but thats all. Other then that its been smooth sailing and 28 pounds gone with ease..

dad106

Don't take it! It made me put on 30 pounds, slowly put surely. Problem was it was impossible to lose weight no matter how much I worked out and how little I ate until I got off it.

How do you know it's the pill? Weight gain can be due to a number of reasons.. Bad eating, lack of exercise, alcohol, sodium, and the list goes on and on. It may have played a role in your weight gain, but the pill it's self did not make you gain 30 pounds.

Plus it may have just been the wrong pill for you... but for OP, it may be just fine.

JennC831

I was on Nuvaring, it was amazing and I didn't have any side effects on it or when I got off. Plus it is super convinent.

^^^ I agree!! Very simple & convinent... I haven't noticed any side effects and I've been using it for years...

Barneystinson

I had a bad experience all around with hormonal birth control - water weight, migraines, fatigue, depression, severe lack of sex drive, etc. It's a very individual thing, though. Due to the severe migraines that I had, there's no way I'd ever take the stuff again. It's been far easier to maintain and lose weight OFF the stuff, too.