2006-09-14 02:26:18 · 8 answers · asked by ck 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
These days the pill is so low dosage (in most cases) that it rarely causes weight gain, and if it did, you'd only be talking about a pound or two. The Depo shot is more likely to cause weight gain.
But in either case, I think the drug gets blamed for what we do to ourselves. Around 18 most girls start adding extra weight because they eat more drunk, start drinking alcohol at parties (which is VERY fattening) and exercise less. THAT's why they gain weight, not the pill.
On or off the pill, you control the choices that affect your weight. Stay active, keep bad food choices to a minimum, and weight shouldn't ever be a problem.
I was on and off the pill for 20 years and it never caused me to gain weight.
2006-09-14 02:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women that use the Pill gain a lot of weight and cannot control it with exercise, some don't gain any, or some gain weight and can keep most of it off.
You should try the Pill for 4-6 months and see how it affects you, then you can decide.
2006-09-14 09:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by Просто Я 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Weight gain varies from woman to woman. Yes, it does make some women gain, but I took the Pill for many years and never had that problem.
2006-09-14 09:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by hollyhock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In medical term, all drugs certainly come with some side effect. It varies from individual, the side effect can be serious in some cases. As a man, let me tell you that your husband or boyfriend is a selfish fellow, why you need the pill ? Ask him to put on a condom, otherwise don't do it. Also be fair to yourself.
2006-09-14 09:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by James Louis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will increase your appetite. I started taking the pill two years ago and gained about five pounds that seem like they probably won't ever come off. It's a smart move though, if you are sexually active. Just be aware of your eating and exercise habits and you'll be fine.
2006-09-14 10:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some people it is true. I know people that gained weight from taking the pill. I didn't. It just made me moody and I lost my sex drive.
2006-09-14 09:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by hotmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hormone in the pill can cause weight gain. can be kept under control woth some regular exercises.
good luck
2006-09-14 09:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by Hugh Janus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but not as fat as being pregnant
2006-09-14 09:45:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋