I'm going to be taking loestrin 24 fe soon because I'm using it to regulate my periods and help with my cramps. I just read on the website for it that one of the side effects is that it could make contact lenses hard to wear. Does anyone know why? Also.. can you gain weight while on the pill.. becuase I heard it was just becuase some women overeat while on the pill.
2006-06-13 07:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
One of the reasons for gaining weight is that the pills semi-trick your body into thinking it's pregnant, which increases progesterone, which increases cravings and hunger. Women's bodies are programmed to eat more to provide heat, padding, and nutrients when pregnant, hence the increase in appetite.
That is also the reason why women on progesterone-only pills/shots (like Depo-Provera) tend to gain more weight that women on a mix of estrogen and progesterone.
2006-06-13 07:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by wubbie3me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Yasmin, and for the same reason. It's been helping a lot. Little suggestion though: don't skip a month for the first 6 months. It will just confuse your body.
2006-06-13 08:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by birdbeach19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello.I am currently taking loestrin. It's my 2nd month. I'm not too sure if i like it too much, i feel very moody and my breast hurt so much! I am thinking about switching, but i am going to wait another month. Tell me how you like it
2006-06-19 15:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by roodyt7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋