Ladies..scared of BIRTH CONTROL!
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Really enjoying being off BC for the first time in over 15 years... Thinking about TTC soon :flowerforyou:0
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The pill doesn't make you gain weight. A calorie surplus does.
I second this. I'm on BC for PCOS (and have been since I was 17, 21 now) and since I'm watching what I eat, never been an issue..
I've been on it since I was 14 (also for PCOS and other issues) and I've obviously gained weight in the past 12 years (I'd be concerned if I was the same size at age 26 that I was at age 14 lol), but I certainly don't think it's going to *keep* me from losing weight so long as I'm keeping good track of my eating and working out properly.0 -
I second this.0
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Different birth control pills affect people differently.
Some of them increase your appetite and I'm sorry if some of you think it's easy to sit there starving - I'm not a fan of that.
I've been on more variations of BC than I can remember. Some of them made me moody, some made me hungry, some made me bleed for days and days.
I gained weight on some (due to uncontrollable hunger).
The best bet were the kind that are low dose progesterone and the same lever of hormones in each pill.
A decent doctor should let you try different ones until you find one that works!
Peeps: try to remember we are all different and don't just jump at others’ throats. We all need a chance to find what works for us individually.0 -
Hormones do not work the same way on everyone. You might get some of the side effects, all of them or none. That's how drugs usually work.
I've been a couple of months on combined pill with levonorgestrel and I gained a lot of muscle (and fat). It had this anabolisant effect on me.0 -
I was on the pill when I turned 16 and within a week or two, immediately gained 10lbs when I didn't change my diet or anything. I just accepted my new weight was my new normal until I turned 20 then switched to the Implanon implant- WORST THING I EVER DID. Gained another 10lbs almost immediately, experienced terrible bloating issues and CRAZY body acne, then completely lost my libido. I am now on the Nuvaring and it is FANTASTIC. It's got a tiny bit of hormone that isn't as systemic as the pill or an implant. I've been able to lose the weight I gained from the other choices (after some work) and my body feels better than it ever has on any other form of birth control.
I've read other reviews that some experience depression on Nuvaring- I can honestly say I haven't had any problems with it. If I ever experience bouts of depression, it's probably because I'm a nursing school student and all I do is study all the time and don't have any time for friends. xP
I recommend Nuvaring to anyone who has had problems with other forms of birth control. And to anyone worried about "feeling" Nuvaring when getting intimate- my boyfriend has never complained. :]0 -
I was on the pill when I turned 16 and within a week or two, immediately gained 10lbs when I didn't change my diet or anything.
Assuming you had a regular diet of the average 2000 calories per day or so when you started taking the pill... you would have had to have 4500 calories per day to gain 10 pounds in 2 weeks. Did you do that? If not, then you did not gain 10 pounds in two weeks. You would have had to have been on a serious eating bender to achieve that.
One does not gain weight that quickly without any dietary change.
If you notice a weight gain of that amount, likely it was already coming on slowly.
The pill does not make you gain weight, ladies.0 -
Most oral birth control methods have a less than 1% clinical rate of weight gain during trials. It's unlikely, especially if you are logging and tracking!0
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The pill has never made me gain weight, and I was on it for 3 and a half years. Stopped because hubby and I were ready to have baby #2 but the shot made me gain weight, and yes people it was the SHOT. I was 17 years old, highly active and didn't eat anything out of the normal (meaning the exact same as I had been the 16 years before getting it) I gained 20 lbs on the shot the 1st time and 40 the 2nd I will never be on the depo shot again but I am going to be put on the mini pill the 19th of this month!
Edited to say of you dont want to be on the BC why not try some over the counter product? Ensure and VCF are good (My sister has been using them for 4 years and no baby yet) you can get them at walmart or any drug store and condoms (If your not like me and have a bad allergic reaction to them)
Depo has a SIGNIFICANTLY higher rate of weight gain in clinical trails than any other method. So yes, you are probably correct.0 -
I used to take Alesse and then Tricyclen. Neither made me gain.0
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I was on the pill when I turned 16 and within a week or two, immediately gained 10lbs when I didn't change my diet or anything. I just accepted my new weight was my new normal until I turned 20 then switched to the Implanon implant- WORST THING I EVER DID. Gained another 10lbs almost immediately, experienced terrible bloating issues and CRAZY body acne, then completely lost my libido. I am now on the Nuvaring and it is FANTASTIC. It's got a tiny bit of hormone that isn't as systemic as the pill or an implant. I've been able to lose the weight I gained from the other choices (after some work) and my body feels better than it ever has on any other form of birth control.
I've read other reviews that some experience depression on Nuvaring- I can honestly say I haven't had any problems with it. If I ever experience bouts of depression, it's probably because I'm a nursing school student and all I do is study all the time and don't have any time for friends. xP
I recommend Nuvaring to anyone who has had problems with other forms of birth control. And to anyone worried about "feeling" Nuvaring when getting intimate- my boyfriend has never complained. :]
Any hormonal birth control is systemic.
I used Nuvaring and loved it, too - now using Mirena, and good there as well. Never heard a correlation between Nuvaring and depression.
Also, I agree with the other poster's response - you likely didn't gain weight forever unless you ate a TON. It may have simply been water weight, which is normal when you mess with hormones.0 -
I was on Lo Loesterin (or however you spell it) for about 6 months, I went off it when I stopped seeing the guy I was seeing, and I gained all my weight months after that LOL.
My doctor said it has pretty much the lowest level of hormones, and I didn't gain any weight while I was on it, and I also expereinced no side effects. Just a suggestion if you're looking for a new pill.0 -
I went on medroxyprogesterone (Depo) when it hit the market in Canada. I know a lot of people complain that it contributed to weight gain, and I did lose weight both times I went off it for a 'rest period'. I was taking it to induce amenhorrea because my dysmenhorrea was debilitating and my GP had been trying different methods since I was 11 with no luck. Narcotics didn't knock that pain out.
I went of Depo about 9 months ago and dropped about 55lbs but once my body had resumed a normal menstrual cycle I found that I gained more weight and had intolerable mood swings. I use Micronor, a progesterone-only pill now to alleviate some of the severity of the mood swings. Depo obliterated my libido and Micronor does dampen it, but I still have enough of an interest in sex to be happy. I'm liking Micronor. I always use condom though because A) you should, and
I am so fail at taking my pill everyday and on time. SO FAIL. 0 -
I took ortho-tricyclen when I was at my lowest weight (115lb). I never gained weight from it.
I tried the various lower-hormone pills and had side effects with all of them (headaches, irritability, acne). The full dose one was the best one for me.0 -
You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
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That's low dose. You may gain 5 lbs. No biggie.0
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You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
Disagree. I lose weight like crazy every time I'm pregnant. I actually am contemplating being a surrogate to help work on the 15 extra pounds I don't want.0 -
You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
Disagree. I lose weight like crazy every time I'm pregnant. I actually am contemplating being a surrogate to help work on the 15 extra pounds I don't want.
LOL nice! Just generalizing
A friend of mine just had a baby and gained over 50lbs. I mean seriously, her baby as only 8 when she was born? Should of laid off the Taco Bell! 0 -
I totally understand your concerns. I'd been off any BC for about 5 years and just started back on the mini pill last month. I was nervous about increased apetite, but I haven't had any issues. I haven't gained or lost weight (I've been on the pill for a month, but I haven't lost weight in over 2 months so I'm sure it's not the pill keeping me from losing) and my apetite seems to have decreased, if anything. I did gain weight on the depo shot years ago, about 15 lbs that I KNOW was not from over eating so I wouldn't suggest that one. My doctor told me I would gain weight on the shot, so I know it's not just me. Good luck!0
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You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
Disagree. I lose weight like crazy every time I'm pregnant. I actually am contemplating being a surrogate to help work on the 15 extra pounds I don't want.
LOL nice! Just generalizing A friend of mine just had a baby and gained over 50lbs. I mean seriously, her baby as only 8 when she was born? Should of laid off the Taco Bell!
LOL :huh: You are mean!!! There's more to it than an 8lb baby!!! Here's a break down:
Baby: 8 pounds
Placenta: 2-3 pounds
Amniotic fluid: 2-3 pounds
Breast tissue: 2-3 pounds
Blood supply: 4 pounds
Stored fat for delivery and breastfeeding: 5-9 pounds
Larger uterus: 2-5 pounds
Total: 25-35 pounds0 -
You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
Disagree. I lose weight like crazy every time I'm pregnant. I actually am contemplating being a surrogate to help work on the 15 extra pounds I don't want.
LOL nice! Just generalizing A friend of mine just had a baby and gained over 50lbs. I mean seriously, her baby as only 8 when she was born? Should of laid off the Taco Bell!
Oh, I love the Taco Bell!
I know I'm insanely lucky. I remember with my son around halfway through realizing I had lost 5 pounds since my last visit, and frantically eating JUNK to avoid getting yelled at. They finally had me keep a food journal and just realized that I'm apparently backwards.....
The sad part was after having the baby I was fighting to keep the weight OFF. Didn't change, kept tracking.... both times it was hard work. But I did manage to keep it off over the long term, thankfully!
I do joke about it a lot, though. "Maybe I should have a baby to lose some weight." My luck is it wouldn't work that way the third time.
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I've seriously never encountered anyone gaining weight because of the pill. I think it's an urban legend.... I've been on it for over 12 years myself...0
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You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
Disagree. I lose weight like crazy every time I'm pregnant. I actually am contemplating being a surrogate to help work on the 15 extra pounds I don't want.
LOL nice! Just generalizing A friend of mine just had a baby and gained over 50lbs. I mean seriously, her baby as only 8 when she was born? Should of laid off the Taco Bell!
Oh, I love the Taco Bell!
I know I'm insanely lucky. I remember with my son around halfway through realizing I had lost 5 pounds since my last visit, and frantically eating JUNK to avoid getting yelled at. They finally had me keep a food journal and just realized that I'm apparently backwards.....
The sad part was after having the baby I was fighting to keep the weight OFF. Didn't change, kept tracking.... both times it was hard work. But I did manage to keep it off over the long term, thankfully!
I do joke about it a lot, though. "Maybe I should have a baby to lose some weight." My luck is it wouldn't work that way the third time.
XXL Nachos are on my cheat list this weekend My food baby is growing and needs nourishment. And sushi. 0 -
Though I agree that it doesn't cause you to gain weight, it stops you from losing it usually. Someone people don't have any problems but then others do. I gained about 10-11 pounds within a month of starting Trinessa in October. In February I started eating completely clean, working out 4-5 times a week and I have not lost a single pound. Within the next week I am going in to get my prescription changed. I could deal with the weight gain if it allowed me to lose the weight. Being stuck at the weight due to water retention is bothersome.0
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The pill doesn't make you gain weight. A calorie surplus does.
This! Taking a pill cannot magically create fat on your body. The BC does not cause fat gain itself.
Does it cause water retention due to hormones? Yes. That will show up on the scale. Is it fat weight, no.
Does it mess with your hormones causing you to feel hungrier than normal? It sure can.
Does it mess with your hormones and sometimes make it where you dont have the energy to workout? I'm sure it can.
Ultimately, taking a pill will not cause you to gain fat.
I've been on Aleese for a while (with my old Pharmacy they gave me Avaine). It has not made any difference in my weight loss... at least no difference that wasn't caused by me.
This. I'm on the pill and have been able to lose weight. My friend has the magic rod in her arm and has lost weight. While it CAN mess with you, it cannot make you gain weight. Show your hormones who's boss. POW!0 -
You know what makes you gain more weight than birth control? A baby. Just saying.
Disagree. I lose weight like crazy every time I'm pregnant. I actually am contemplating being a surrogate to help work on the 15 extra pounds I don't want.
LOL nice! Just generalizing A friend of mine just had a baby and gained over 50lbs. I mean seriously, her baby as only 8 when she was born? Should of laid off the Taco Bell!
Oh, I love the Taco Bell!
I know I'm insanely lucky. I remember with my son around halfway through realizing I had lost 5 pounds since my last visit, and frantically eating JUNK to avoid getting yelled at. They finally had me keep a food journal and just realized that I'm apparently backwards.....
The sad part was after having the baby I was fighting to keep the weight OFF. Didn't change, kept tracking.... both times it was hard work. But I did manage to keep it off over the long term, thankfully!
I do joke about it a lot, though. "Maybe I should have a baby to lose some weight." My luck is it wouldn't work that way the third time.
XXL Nachos are on my cheat list this weekend My food baby is growing and needs nourishment. And sushi.
swoon sushi. I think that's the food I miss most. It's really hard to find where I moved to recently besides one place. When we feel like we can blow 100 bucks on a meal we head there.0 -
I was worried about weight-gain and increased hunger when I went on Tri-nessa in January. I haven't gained a single lb that isn't out of the normal (which is surprising because I haven't been eating the healthiest these past couple months). The worst side-effect I've experienced so far has been sore boobs. They hurt so bad I can't lay on my stomach at all but I get a break during the sugar pills. Cleared up my acne too!0
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I have never had any problems on birth control.The one that ive taken for the last 3 years completely took away all cycles and everything that comes with it including headaches, cramps and the chocolate cravings i used to get.
That being said, ive been on birth control for 10 years... and just quit taking it 2 weeks ago to try to make beh behs! Now im pissed ill have to deal with all the badness again after not having to deal with it for 3 years.... oh it was good while it lasted....
And from what i have read due to the hormonal changes you can gain weight rapidly after coming off of it too... however i dont plan on letting that happen.
GOOD LUCK!0 -
I miss birth control. My skin had never been clearer. I didn't have crazy monthly food cravings or extreme mood swings. And I was pretty much cramp free. I went off last april to see if it was the cause of low labido (it wasn't). And OMG I didn't realize how much birth control regulated me. I'm looking to go back on for the clear skin alone, but don't know which to go with. I was on yaz but want to try something else. p.s. I didn't gain while on it, that I can remember.
I've tried 3 different pills, and yaz was my favorite. I have raging PMS, and although it's not completely gone, on yaz it's manageable (I haven't beat the piss out of anyone yet). Orthy Tricycline is awesome for keeping skin clear, but hormones were wild and crazy (I became a screaming psycho), I've tried Allesse and I cried my face off is someone looked at me funny, but no cramps, and now onto Yaz...and i can't blame my weight gain on the pill...it was the beer, junk food and lack of exercise that did me in0 -
I have had HORRIBLE issues gaining weight while on birth control in the past..I gained about twenty pounds when I had that thing in my arm. I am now starting back up with a pill. I am SCARED TO DEATH to gain weight (I have been trying so hard!) I know it's better then having a babes at the moment, but still. How is it working for you?
P.S. I am starting "Aviane"
Birth control never made me gain weight but it did MESS up my cycle so much that my husband and I have had a lot of trouble trying to conceive. My cycles are totally out of wack ever since I stopped taking it.0
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