birth control pills

italiansweetheart
italiansweetheart Posts: 24 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know if they contribute to weight gain? I am on a pretty low dose and just recently started taking them again and am afraid they will add weight.:ohwell:

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  • hm_day
    hm_day Posts: 857 Member
    I've been on birth control pills for the last 4 years. May I ask what kind you're on? Most of them will cause you to gain weight because of the hormonal shift, but some will make you gain less than others.
  • kiltbunny
    kiltbunny Posts: 159 Member
    You run the risk of adding weight if you DON'T take them either. Luckily, that weight comes off after about 9 months! :)

    It depends on your body chemistry and the pill/dosage/etc. Discuss with your doctor if you are concerned.
  • brazilian27
    brazilian27 Posts: 60
    it's hard to tell.... every body reacts different. I was ok for first few years but after that my body start acting super crazy and I had no choice but take a break from any hormones, as well I know people who take them for so long and never gained a pound.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I have been on them for 4 years. Still on them and i have lost weight this year. I find i am more emotional but i am not even sure if that is the pills. I just enjoyed eating when i was feeling down or up.
  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 913 Member
    I started BC pills again at the end of June - I've lost 15 pounds since then. However, June is when I started eating right and exercising. So if you are working hard I don't see why the BC pills will hinder your weight loss.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    Does anyone know if they contribute to weight gain? I am on a pretty low dose and just recently started taking them again and am afraid they will add weight.:ohwell:

    Maybe like 3-5 lbs - Trust me...the 5 lbs is better then the 50 youll gain when you are preggers!
  • Monika135
    Monika135 Posts: 66
    it's hard to tell.... every body reacts different. I was ok for first few years but after that my body start acting super crazy and I had no choice but take a break from any hormones, as well I know people who take them for so long and never gained a pound.

    I hate to say...but I have been on BC for 20+ years and never experienced any weight gain or loss as a reaction to the hormones.
  • corymomma
    corymomma Posts: 405 Member
    I had a horrible time on the pill. I gained weight (more than I'm willing to admit), had all sorts of ugly side effects...or is it affects? heck I can't think...anyways if you are concerned as everyone has said talk to the doctor. I did much better on the shot and it's only once every 3 months...
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    Does anyone know if they contribute to weight gain? I am on a pretty low dose and just recently started taking them again and am afraid they will add weight.:ohwell:

    Maybe like 3-5 lbs - Trust me...the 5 lbs is better then the 50 youll gain when you are preggers!
    Or 65lbs! :S
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