Women and the pill!!!!!!!!

I take gedarel and it hasn't changed me in any way

I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for years and haven't gained weight.

I hate being on the pill tho and can't wait to get off of it! All in the timing

I gained on the pill and it made me viciously mean and sort of queasy. Being pregnant is worse, though.

I am on Loestrin FE 24 and have lost 16 pounds in 20 weeks. (EDIT: But the pill had NOTHING to do with the weight loss--I've been on Loestrin for years, I'm just pointing out that this is what I take!)

I will say this though: Your plateau may have nothing to do with the pill--in fact, I'm not doctor, but I doubt it has anything to do with the pill.

Some "food for thought": Have you been doing the same exercises each week? Do you take a rest day from exercise to keep your metabolism in check? Do you do strength training (which builds muscle which speeds up your metabolism)? When you work out, do you lift little bit more weight or work a little bit more intensely each week or so? Do you workout anaerobically (find out what your heart rate should be for your weight and age to be in the anaerobic zone) or are you only working aerobically?

Your body reaches a plateau because it adapts to change very quickly. You have to keep it guessing! You might want to do some quick research on High Intensity Interval Training (aka "HIIT"), which is a type of cardiovascular workout that really tricks your metabolism and also burns 9x more calories than working out at a steady pace. As for strength training, research some workout programs that use "muscle confusion." This also keeps your body guessing so it doesn't get too comfortable.

And finally, consider your nutrition. Obviously you're staying within your calorie limit which is great, but nutrition is so much more than calories-in/calories-out. Unlike working out, diet should be more predictable. Generally fit people, people who do not struggle with weight that goes up and down, eat more or less the same things every day. They find healthy foods they like, foods they truly enjoy and look forward to, foods about which they know the nutrition info like the back of their hand, and foods that are 100% good for them and then they stick with those foods. Your diet should be mostly whole foods--get rid of processed foods, "diet" foods especially (the ones that contains artificial sweetners and additives). As those foods have little to no nutritional value, and without the proper nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, your body will NOT want to lose weight.

Also, get a good night's rest! Not sleeping enough can really slow down your metabolism.

Okay, you may already be doing all of these things, but before blaming the pill also seriously consider getting your thyroid and other blood levels checked. Good luck! Would love to hear how it goes!!

I gained 3 stone on the pill so I just came of it.

I'm on Reclipsen currently, though I've taken a bunch of different types over the last eight years I've been on BCP (monophasics: Reclipsen, Lutera, generic Seasonique. Triphasics: Tri-Nessa, Tri-Sprintec, etc.). None of them have really affected me in terms of weight gain/loss, though some were harder on me in terms of mood swings, hot flashes, etc. than others.

I stopped taking it and dropped about 5 lbs after a week.

I dont like the idea of the pill influencing my hormones. I feel a lot better without it.

I wouldn't mind a little insight into some other possible options though.

I gained 10 pounds when I started perimenopause, and my doctor put me on Yaz to regulate my cycle and control the menstrual migraines that I started getting like clockwork. (I'd NEVER suffered from migraines or headaches at all until hitting perimenopause.) So I don't know if it is the pill/hormones adding to the struggle with weight or if it's just the changes in my body. I cannot lose a single pound even though I exercise and eat better than ever before. It's so very frustrating. Some day I guess I'll be through menopause and get off the stupid pills. The ironic thing is that I had my tubes tied 16 years ago, so I don't even need the pill for its birth control properties!!! Never used it back when I was still "functioning."

I take Junel (The 21 day pill so I never have a period). This is the only pill I have had no problems with. Not only do I not have a period but I can't get pregnant! Love love love love love and its generic so it cost me nothing with my insurance.

I am on Loestrin FE 24 and have lost 16 pounds in 20 weeks. (EDIT: But the pill had NOTHING to do with the weight loss--I've been on Loestrin for years, I'm just pointing out that this is what I take!)

I will say this though: Your plateau may have nothing to do with the pill--in fact, I'm not doctor, but I doubt it has anything to do with the pill.

Some "food for thought": Have you been doing the same exercises each week? Do you take a rest day from exercise to keep your metabolism in check? Do you do strength training (which builds muscle which speeds up your metabolism)? When you work out, do you lift little bit more weight or work a little bit more intensely each week or so? Do you workout anaerobically (find out what your heart rate should be for your weight and age to be in the anaerobic zone) or are you only working aerobically?

Your body reaches a plateau because it adapts to change very quickly. You have to keep it guessing! You might want to do some quick research on High Intensity Interval Training (aka "HIIT"), which is a type of cardiovascular workout that really tricks your metabolism and also burns 9x more calories than working out at a steady pace. As for strength training, research some workout programs that use "muscle confusion." This also keeps your body guessing so it doesn't get too comfortable.

And finally, consider your nutrition. Obviously you're staying within your calorie limit which is great, but nutrition is so much more than calories-in/calories-out. Unlike working out, diet should be more predictable. Generally fit people, people who do not struggle with weight that goes up and down, eat more or less the same things every day. They find healthy foods they like, foods they truly enjoy and look forward to, foods about which they know the nutrition info like the back of their hand, and foods that are 100% good for them and then they stick with those foods. Your diet should be mostly whole foods--get rid of processed foods, "diet" foods especially (the ones that contains artificial sweetners and additives). As those foods have little to no nutritional value, and without the proper nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, your body will NOT want to lose weight.

Also, get a good night's rest! Not sleeping enough can really slow down your metabolism.

Okay, you may already be doing all of these things, but before blaming the pill also seriously consider getting your thyroid and other blood levels checked. Good luck! Would love to hear how it goes!!