I read on here that birth control can cause cellulite....true or false?? cuz after i read that it all made sense..i've got some on the backs of my legs and i got it after i started birth control. maybe its a coincidence but i wanted to see if any of you know if it's true or not. and also do you have any tips on how i could get rid of it in a short amount of time?? or have it like barely noticable in...say 3 wks?? thanks!!!!
2006-08-24 09:42:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
just to let you know, im not on birth control to keep from having kids. im on it to regulate my period. and i know birth conrol can have side effects, i was just wondering if that's one of them because it doesn't list that under possible side effects.
2006-08-24 09:47:25 · update #1
i am assuming you mean a hormonal birth control treatment?
no they do not cause cellulite
however they may cause water retention and weight gain which over time might indirectly produce cellulite effects
chances are you already had the cellulite what you heard just alerted you to look!
most woman have some cellulite usually around their upper thighs - just work hard on toning your leg and butt muscles and keep an eye on your diet
it is very hard to lose cellulite but tones muscular legs hide it well!
2006-08-24 09:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All birth control controls a woman's hormones. This does not cause cellulite. Cellulite is a build up of fatty tissue. Not a hormone issue. Exercise and diet can control fatty tissues.
All though there is an issue of weight gain associated with birth control, ask your doctor for advice.
2006-08-25 01:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Gregory K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cellulite takes a long time to gather under the skin, it is a fancy name for what is a collection of subcutaneous fat under the skin. You don't get it from going on the pill. That is stupid. You get it from your GENES, your GENDER, your DIET & EXCERSIZE, and your thickness of skin will determine how noticeable it is. The only thing to hide that now in a short period of time is Lipo or a fake tan. Get the deepest bronzing drops and have them spray it on. The only way to reduce cellulite is to excersize, that is why skinny women have it on their thighs too.
2006-08-24 16:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by funschooling m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
birth control has all types of side effects so it's quite possible. also, you should never drink grapefruit juice while taking it because the juice will make the pills inactive.
2006-08-24 16:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by jodaco01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a myth, but a fact. BC can cause side effects. If I may make a suggestion, try oral or a nal s e x as opposed to regular straight s e x and ditch the pills. Have him stick to going down on you to get you off and make sure yer man uses a raincoat.
2006-08-24 16:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Which is better, having cellulite or having a kid you dont want or are not ready for?????
2006-08-24 16:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋