the truth about the pill and weight loss?

Hmm... For those who believe their unenlightened dr's who told then the pill just makes you lazy/hungrier, and blaming weight gain on the pill is a cop out etc...

My endocrinologist showed me some studies that proved how changing hormone levels actually has a huge affect on metabolism. For example, it can cause VERY sluggish BMR - which was a big prob for me, and one i am only just overcoming recently. Like another poster, my body also hated having extra oestrogen and totally rebelled by swelling up my hips and boobs but no other areas (I have never had more than a C cup even at my largest weight... Then BOOM, DD's lol). Changing to a higher progesterone pill has really helped things settle and weight is falling off again despite no other changes in my life or routine the past two months. in fct if I'm honest with myself I am actually not exercising as much as I had been, due to change in work/study schedules.

Also, those listed side effects on the info sheet have to be symptoms experienced by patients taking the drug during clinical trials, not just "*kitten* covering" notices. You can look up the MIMS or clinical study details for any medication don't trust everything a dr tells you, that's my best advice. You know your body best, so stay informed by reading reputable medical journals and studies and be aware of you body.

Hormones affect everyone differently.

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exactly