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Ladies I need your help!

Halloweenmom2
Halloweenmom2 Posts: 44
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Ladies:

It's been over 3 yrs since I had my TOM (contraceptive), so I need help:

I have a personal question: I hear a lot about ladies gaining weight during their TOM - when does this happen? Right before your TOM or during? & how much weight do you ladies normally gain?

I almost forgot how this works, lol.

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  • tbrewer29
    tbrewer29 Posts: 25
    I usually gain around 2-3 pounds a few days (about 3) before and it usually stays until the last day or so...

    I hope this helps!
  • balfonso
    balfonso Posts: 370 Member
    Well it's usually down to how you control your cravings. Some contraceptives make you hungrier more often.
    I've been on the depo for 8 years and I haven't gained a massive amount of weight than what normally happens to some women who are on a contraceptive.
  • losingnow
    losingnow Posts: 82
    I gain between 3-5 lbs about a day before I start, then I usually lose it a couple of days after i stop. But mine lasts for 8-10 days so I may not be a good example.
  • Pinky_Calhoun
    Pinky_Calhoun Posts: 125 Member
    Usually BEFORE and about 2 pounds gained. Try using these tips on this site to help you. I've been using it for 3 months now and have no problems with weight gain due to T.O.M. http://www.ehow.com/i/#article_5418896


    Good Luck:flowerforyou:
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    I have never really weighed/measured but I'd estimate I gain 3-5 lb. a few days before and it sticks with me until a few days after I start. (My TOM is getting shorter as I get older ...)

    I used to be on BCPs but haven't used them for years. Hope this helps!
  • Crysta1976
    Crysta1976 Posts: 184 Member
    I usually gain 2-5 lbs a few days to a week before. Then it drops back down, sometimes plus another pound or 2, within a few days of starting.

    I was on the depo-provera shot for a few years, then still didn't have another TOM for almost 2 years after I stopped the injections. My periods have gradually gotten worse since then. I've been told it is a common "side effect". :grumble:
  • Nina74
    Nina74 Posts: 470 Member
    I gain 3-7 lbs approx 3-5 days before and lose it by day 3/4 of my cycle. (I don't take any BCP)
  • xTattooedDollx
    xTattooedDollx Posts: 426 Member
    Everyone's is different, you'll figure it out. I guess I'm lucky, I never gain,never have cramps or cravings.
  • Halloweenmom2
    Halloweenmom2 Posts: 44
    Everyone's is different, you'll figure it out. I guess I'm lucky, I never gain,never have cramps or cravings.

    YES! You are lucky! LOL... I miss not having one! :(
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