Ladies! I need some opinions!

On the pill here, haven't gained any weight at all from it

I don't know about the shot, but implanon made me gain weight, but you rarely get a period on it.. If you can remember to take the pill I'd go with that

i just got my tubes tied! lol no more pregnancy gain, and no more birth control gain. (and no more freaking out if i forgot the pill) However, when i was on the pill i didn't gain any extra weight and really didn't have any side effects either.

I think every woman reacts differently to different forms of BC. I was on the Depo shot for a year and a half, gained almost 40 lbs during that time. I'll never do that again. BC pills made me extremely depressed. As of February I'm on Implanon (implant in my arm) and like it so far.

You may have to experiment around to find one thats right for you.

I was on yasmin and loved it, the generic of it however made me a crazy psychopath (downside of generics not having to go through clinical trials...they have the same chemical structure but there are differences), then I had Nuva Ring, which I LOVED but my insurance stopped covering most of it and it was costing me $50 a month, and now I have mirena, which I like, but I have noticed my hair sheds a lot more than it used to, but its not any thinner than it was so that' good, and my skin has broken out some with it. I don't get my period at all however which is awesome.

I don't have kids or anything and my doctor gave me mirena, so I wouldn't worry about that. I say just talk to your doctor, you can try different brands. I didn't notice any weight gain with any of them. NuvaRing was probably my favorite, but I also wouldn't trade my IUD for anyhting either

the shots makes you gain weight

I have a doctors appointment this afternoon to get birth control. Did it make you gain weight? If so, how much? Any suggestions on which kind you recommend? Pill or shot? Any input is greatly appreciated! :] I'm really hoping it won't set me back in getting fit.

The type of birth control you get should depend on your plans for having children. Pills, patches, and rings can be stopped at any time and your cycle will return to normal quickly. Barrier methods, like the cervical cap or diaphragm don't require hormones, and therefore, do not interfere with your cycle. IUC devices, like Mirena, will require doctor placement and removal, and have some possible side effects that could lead to infertility (like uterine punctures/tearing). Shots or implants, like Depo-Provera or Implanon, are long-term methods that you don't need to think about, but do have longer-lasting effects on your hormones. It can take up to 18 months for your cycle to get back to normal.

If you aren't in a relationship and aren't planning on having kids in the next 5 years, Mirena, Depo, or Implanon would probably be a good choice for you. If you could potentially want kids sooner, something else would be better.

I love the NuvaRing - no shots or pills, no crazy mood swings or weight gain. Easy!

Note: Since it's the same dose no matter the size woman, know that if someone is overweight (my doc said 200+ lbs) the effectiveness will go down.

Birth control never made me gain any weight. Being lazy and eating too much crap did.

I was on the pill but I wasn't good about remembering to take it so I decided to get the shot. It was nice not realling having periods and all that. But I went off the shot for medical reasons not related to it. Beware that after you stop taking it, it takes forever for your period to become regular again and not spot all the time.

the pills made me sick and the shots i was on I gained weight --- but honestly i haven't been on anything for the past 10 years -- single and old fashioned :flowerforyou:

I would like to add that gaining weight is probably the least of the side effects of taking any kind of pill, as weight gain can be control with a little extra effort.

Last year i had a friend get a blood glot in her leg and was put on a high dose of blood thinners for 6 months, she now can not take any form of birth control. Two weeks ago I had another friend collapse with sever "stomach area" pains --- found a blood glot in her liver, cause - birth control. She is also on a minimum of 6 weeks bed rest, a daily shot in the stomach, blood thinners and will also never be able to take BC again. Third friend went to her GYN/OB just to check due to the other friends, and he took her off her BC. These are just a few examples, one friend was over weight, one ran every day and was very fit, the third is also fit. Blood clots are very dangerous and very scary!

I have absolutely nothing against birthcontrol - i promise, but please also listen to the other side effects that will come with it besides weight gain. There are other forms that you can consider that are not hormone based.

I think that everyone is different. It's the same way with losing weight. What works for some doesn't always work for others. I personally could never remember to take the pills so I was on the shot until I got a shot from a bad batch back in 2002 resulting in my third child. After that I just had a tubal. If your planning on having kids later on, I would say, start small. Try the pill first and see how your body reacts. After that move on to something else. It is considered medication and with all medications, sometimes they need to be adjusted or changed. Hope this helps.

Personally, I'm on the pill. No weight gain due to that.

Ask your doctor about what's right for you. Everyone's different and our opinion on what type of birth control to get is pretty irrelevant.

I hated birth control. I tried the pill, I tried Depo (which made me incredibly sick, for a very long time . . . I spotted evey day for a year while I was on it and had other health complications related to getting it), I gained 20 pounds, I always felt gross. I came off of it when I was 19 and lost 20 pounds and felt 100% better.

I'm taking Allesse/Aviane since 2 yrs now. Before I started it, my doc said some people gain weight and some lose it. I actually lost weight after I started taking it. I think it differs from person to person. You'll have to go for a check-up anyway after 3 months, so you'll know. :flowerforyou:

I used pills before my daughter and never gained weight or had side affects. After my daughter I got an IUD, it has been a nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have gained 15lbs on top of baby weight, plus the mood swings are horrible. I've never used the shot, but my friend said it is what caused all of her weight gain and made her such a nut bag.. (her words) Good luck with whatever you try. Everyones body is different so no matter what you try, it may have a different affect on you...