Contraception??

lobbylobster

The pill messes with your hormones. For some woman, this does cause weight gain. To suggest that messing with one of the most delicate systems in your body can't cause weight gain is foolish. Weight gain was listed as a potential side effect in the info my doc gave me. My friend was actually made to have the injection, because it helps woman gain weight and she was underweight.
If you're using the pill for contraception, don't stop taking it. It may make things a tad more difficult, but you can still reach your goal weight

kenzietea

I haven't seen any scientific studies linking usage of birth control and weight gain.

have to agree here ^^ https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=scientific+studies+birth+control+and+weight+gain&pbx=1&oq=scientific+studies+birth+control+and+weight+gain&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=75l11487l0l11756l52l33l2l12l12l1l254l5706l0.25.8l45l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=965fe16b077d846e&biw=1280&bih=709

The hormones in birth control aren't so good for your body in general though.
I understand if medically necessary~ but I suggest the copper paraguard or condoms for those who can afford it and don't need birth control for any medical reasons

4thehardman

I have thought about getting my tubes tied too. I certainly don't have room for anymore kids and I really love my triplets but I don't want another set!

Could be a good solution then! I have no kids and I don't ever want them, so for the long-term it would probably be a better option anyway. Would be interested in checking that book out in the meantime, though.

If I hadn't wanted children I probably would be dissappointed at the lack of long term non surgical solutions. My sister also does not want to have children, she is 28, and she has tried the coil and the pill but is struggling to find someone to sterilise her. The arrogance of society sadly who expect that she will change her mind!!!!!!!!!

ackeebee

it increases your appetite, however it does not automatically make you gain weight. the onus is on the individual to make wise food choices and stop blaming the pill if they dont do so

daffodilsoup

My sister also does not want to have children, she is 28, and she has tried the coil and the pill but is struggling to find someone to sterilise her. The arrogance of society sadly who expect that she will change her mind!!!!!!!!!

This is the most refreshing thing I've ever read - THANK YOU for siding with those of us who are child free by choice. It really is frustrating when you bring up the mere mention of the topic and your doctor shuts you down.

lobbylobster

Women have the misconception that NFP is less effective than many other forms. When infact, it is only different to the pill by around 4% With all the other side effects of taking the pill I'm happy to be careful, plan ahead and stay pregnancy free.

By my calculations, this makes it much more likely to fail than my pill. Pill= 1 pregnancy in 1000 woman, NFP= 4 pregnancies in 100 woman

mirrim52

Women have the misconception that NFP is less effective than many other forms. When infact, it is only different to the pill by around 4% With all the other side effects of taking the pill I'm happy to be careful, plan ahead and stay pregnancy free.

By my calculations, this makes it much more likely to fail than my pill. Pill= 1 pregnancy in 1000 woman, NFP= 4 pregnancies in 100 woman

The pill is not 99.9% effective with typical use. The best birth control is the one you will use properly. For me, the pill screwed up my hormones so badly that I did not ovulate for 18 months after going off it. I am especially sensitive to hormones. FAM is not for everyone, but neither is the pill.