birth control

[iluvu02]

hey guys. i just recently started birth control and ive heard one of the side effects is weight gain. has anyone experienced this from taking birth control?

[molly01]

Hi, yes I did - only very slight weight gain and I had a larger appetite but it all seemed to even itself out in the end and I got back to normal quickly!

[IWantToBeAMom]

I was told the weight gain was 5 lbs of water weight.  I guess I gained that.  Nothing like 20 lbs or anything though.

[gonza]

I take Orth Tricyclen and have never gained because of the BC, although, that is a good excuse I may start using.  I had a friend that used the exact same as I do and put on like 35 pounds.  I guess it depends on the person.  However, a little weight gain is better than an unwanted/unplanned pregnancy.  Good luck.

[greenpixie]

YES!  That and extreme moodiness.  I got off the pill and lost 8 pounds in 2 days, literally.

[maryheather]

I did gain about 5 lbs...and dropped immediately when i went off the pill.  Be aware of the signs/symptoms that change...b/c can cause headaches, stomach aches, etc....so just be aware of what is going on with your body.  Usually those symptoms will go away after your body adjusts to them, and if they don't, then the dosage might not be correct for you.  Some women have to try several kinds before they find the right one for them.

[gonza]

I did have one downside to taking BC.  I could no longer wear contact lenses.  If you read the package insert it will say that is a side effect in a small percentage of people. I happened to be one of the lucky ones.  I just wear glasses, no biggie.

[brooke1110]

Well i on the certain hand have only heard of weight gain being possible in the depo provera shot.  but I took it for 2 yrs after i had my first child and it actually made me lose weight!  i was about 135 and it brought me down to 107.  So i got off of it and now i am back to my normal healthy size.  but my sister took it and gain 85 lbs!  So watch out ladies!  That is the only one i heard of that makes you gain weight.  and the patch gives yeast infections and really bad migraines headaches!

[iluvu02]

thank yall!

[cugirl]

I took 2 shots of Depo and gained weight and switched to BCP's and havent gained anymore, Ive actually lost a couple and now Im completely off BCP's.  Hopefully this coming year I will lose much more (Im getting a bike for Christmas!!lol)  Definately watch out for other side effects, If you feel sick or such eat a cracker or something small when you take your BCP's. Best of Luck!!
Jen

[Learner1]

Ive always heard its not the birth control.. it can give you a bigger appetite but you are the one putting the food in ur mouth...  Just be careful what you eat.

[Muffin1]

I never had a weight problem until I went on bc pills. I was on them for over 3 years and continually and steadily gained 20 pounds! I went off of them and lost 15 punds in 3 months!

[crackersngatorade]

I am on Seasonale and gained 20lbs...due mostly to me...I went to my OBGYN and asked him about this and he said I can only blame about 5lbs on the pill...well I tried LOL.  Then I got really sick and had my gallbladder out (NOT from the pill, but I came off anyway to be certain) and lost it all.  I have since gone back on it and eat healther and have only gained 2lbs....so if you gain a lot and wanna blame the pill DONT ask your doctor he will pop your bubble LOL.