BIRTH CONTROL

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  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
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    The pill doesn't cause weight gain. Some hormone combinations can cause an increase in appetite for some women. If this is you, you should talk to your doctor about trying a different type of pill. It's all just a big myth though, ask your doctor.
  • carrieberrie
    carrieberrie Posts: 356 Member
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    I actually started the DEPO shot about 8 months ago, I noticed its HARDER to loose the weight now, but I have actually lost since I have been on it, was 181 when started it I am at 174 now, just started this whole loose weight work out thing STRONG this week so we shall see what happens!! Good luck with that BC


    The studies that I have read showed the only birth control that makes you gain weight is Depo Provera. I was on it for 10 years, and I gained about 40 lbs. I'm on the pill now and having no problems at all.
  • gurgi22
    gurgi22 Posts: 182 Member
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    I take Femcon FE and I have lost my total 31 pounds while taking it. The nice part is that they are chewable pills, don't have to swallow them if you don't want to.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    I have PCOS, and I'm on nuvaring. My only complaint is that I take it out on a Sunday, and AF doesn't show up till that Friday, and ring goes back in 2 days later. My period often lasts 7-10 days. It kinda sucks, but I do like the convenience of the ring. I didn't notice any weight gain when I went on it, and obviously have had no trouble losing weight either
  • Shuutnstar
    Shuutnstar Posts: 46 Member
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    And you have to remember, every single one of us has a different body chemistry so each method of BC may affect one of us in a pos way while having neg effects for others.

    It sucks, but the best thing to do is voice your concerns with your Dr. Take their recommendations, and try a new one every 3-6 months or so if you are still unhappy. I had to try a lot of different ones.. and I personally like Yaz. I don't have PMDD but I have noticed a HUGE improvement with my acne.

    I gained more weight on Depo than any other form of BC... I haven't gained that much on Yaz, but again, that is my personal experience!

    Good luck!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
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    I have PCOS, and I'm on nuvaring. My only complaint is that I take it out on a Sunday, and AF doesn't show up till that Friday, and ring goes back in 2 days later. My period often lasts 7-10 days. It kinda sucks, but I do like the convenience of the ring. I didn't notice any weight gain when I went on it, and obviously have had no trouble losing weight either

    I take mine out Saturday and I usually get it Tuesday or Wednesday & it lasts about a week so when I put it in Saturday, I still have a couple more days. Bleh. I don't like that, either, but I've gotten used to it. Kinda dumb to put it in while on it since bf doesn't want sexy time while I'm on my period, lol.
  • JJeMitchell
    JJeMitchell Posts: 160 Member
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    Try switching pills. I took a generic version of Desogen (Apri) a few years back and lost 10 pounds in 2 months. I didn't change my diet at all, but I did kickboxing 3x a week out of fear that I'd gain weight on the pill.
  • smae1980
    smae1980 Posts: 794 Member
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    The Nuva ring does not help with PMDD. I have had no trouble with it slipping out, no side effects, except some inbetween spotting occasionally, my periods last 3-4 days I have no cramps and I used to have cramps that would knock me down for a full day sometimes 2. I've had not trouble losing weight. I was once told that if 2 or more people in a drug study experience a side effect, it has to be listed as a possible side effect, even thogh most people have little or no side effects. I am definetly an advocate for the ring, all I have to do to remember to use it is look at the calendar, not take a pill every day. It's mild and very convenient
  • SnuggleBunny
    SnuggleBunny Posts: 55
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    I've been on Seasonquie for around 4 years now, BC for a total of 14 years. I've never had any problems with weight gain but I started BC so long ago I can't remember :laugh:

    Nothing beats TOQ instead of TOM! and it only lasts 3 days.
  • rob1976
    rob1976 Posts: 1,328 Member
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    I'm on condoms and I haven't gained any weight at all!!!:laugh:
  • adegonia
    adegonia Posts: 51 Member
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    I am really glad you posted this today. To be honest I was just about ready to quit trying this morning when I saw the scale. It was up all but 1 pound I have lost. I give it three days before I log it and if it wasn't different I was going to give up. I just switched to ortho tri cylcle lo, this is the end of the first week, I was on Loestrin 24 fe and after taking it 8 months had very irregular periods. (breakthrough bleeding for 2 weeks after skipping 2 periods during placebo week) I don't know if it is my hormones, water weight or what. I think I may be ovulating today so I don't know if that effects it but I didn't think you ovulated while on the pill. UGH I hate the pill! After we start trying for a baby in August I am finding something new.

    ps.
    I thought YAZ was recalled for causing heart problem??
  • cbnorris
    cbnorris Posts: 204 Member
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    On Nuvaring... Mine fell out once... I'm assuming while using the restroom after sex, I have no idea. I just suddenly noticed it was gone. It was an awful experience and very stressfull. Since then I've switched to Mirena, which is an IUD. I have gained weight since then, but I'd rather gain a little weight and be on birth control than end up pregnant and gain a lot, and a kid to boot.
  • amijay77
    amijay77 Posts: 13
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    I was on the Shot and then got the Implant. In 2 years I have put on over 60 pounds. My appetite was that of a small elephant, and it was impossible to not eat when i was hungry or i would get headache and feel dizzy. It wasn't until I was finally able to convince my gyno it was a major contributing factor to my weight problem that she finally gave in and let me use the non-hormonal IUD. It has taken 3 months for me to return to normal cycle and I have only managed to lose 5 lbs, but the important part is that I have stopped gaining and my appetite is 1/2 of what it was before.

    My problem is that i can't break a plateau and I fear i won't ever be able to as I have tried everything and still can't loose a single ounce.

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