Birth control and weight loss?

I wouldn't worry if I were you! Birth control has different effects on different people, but overall it should never be so extreme that it would hinder any progress you're making. In most BC experiences I've read about, people fluctuate or gain weight that stays on for a maybe a month or so, and then goes away once the pill starts regulating your cycle.

I just started birth control a few months ago, and although I did put on a little weight, it wasn't any more than I usually do around my period anyway, and it went away after a few weeks, probably some form of water retention or similar. I didn't notice it coming off any slower after getting on the pill versus before! Besides, the pill had way more positive effects for me: my skin is clearer, and my periods come and go predictably and without any negative symptoms, which personally makes it WAY easier to keep working out on schedule throughout the month.

My advice would be to talk to your doctor about any concerns you have, but I wouldn't let this stop you from getting on birth control. And if the weight takes a couple months to come off if you gain any, just remember to cut yourself some slack and let it pass

Birth control doesn't make you gain weight directly.

For some people, birth control increases (in some cases dramatically) their hunger. If you're tracking and the hunger isn't bad enough to make you eat more, you won't gain. If you're one of these people and you're not tracking, it's common to eat more because you're hungrier and, of course, eating more makes you gain weight. I *was* tracking, but the hunger was so bad that I watched myself eat more and gain weight (20 pounds before I leveled out). My horrible doctor had zero sympathy and no interest in switching me to a different pill that wouldn't have the same effect on my appetite. I am no longer with that doctor. (And no longer on the pill for unrelated reasons.)

Hi. I've been on the contraceptive injection for 9 years and haven't noticed any significant changes in my eating habits or weight. Stress levels can be high at times but that's the only down side. Everyone is different though and find one that suits you wether that be the pill, the coil etc.

I used the pill for years with no issues and now I am on a Mirena IUD with also no issues! But of course, your milage may vary.

It was Yasmine that made feel nauseous .

I plan on switching back to the pill I was on for 5 years, after having Mirena for 10 months. The hormones just aren't working in my favour, causing acne and weight gain around my hips and thighs. Everyone reacts differently, but I definitely had an easier time managing my weight on the pill.

Evieelena wrote: »

I'm going to take BC for pregnancy reasons and to help with clearing up my skin completely, so I do want to take an oral pill, something like Yasmin which I heard is good for that. But i'm going to keep tracking calories and weighing everything out, so hopefully i'll be fine, and its just water retention. I have a lot of self control, so I wouldn't go over my caloric deficit. If the hunger is super bad, ill let my dr know. I feel better about taking it now lol, thanks guys

I currently take a generic form of Yasmin, and have not had any issues with weight loss. There are certain times when I retain water, and I tend to have the "whoosh'" effect more often than when I wasn't on it. However, as long as you continue to track your intake and eat in a calorie deficit, shouldn't affect weight loss.