Do you have any recommendations? Any good side effects with your recommended brand?
Also, I've heard it causes you to put on weight, is this true?
Thank you all so much :)
2007-02-20 09:37:29 · 8 answers · asked by Danica 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I never put on weight when I was on bc... although...when I was 30 (3 years ago) I had a stroke from being on the pill. I do not smoke, I do not have high cholesterol, and I am not overweight... Please be cautious when deciding to go on the pill...
2007-02-20 09:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some birth control can cause weight gain, but if you maintain a healthy and active life style, that WONT happen, and even if it does, its about 1/2 a pound a yr. NOT ALOT AT ALL! Stay away from depoprovera, its got some major bad side effects. My friends and I started taking it when we were 17, all at the same time, all 4 of us. We stopped when we were between the ages of 20-26 and NONE OF US CAN HAVE CHILDREN NOW! I know personally, I have been trying for 4 years with no luck. So stay away from that. Contact Planned Parenthood for info on what is a good choice for you. Also be wary of many Loestrin BC pills, they may not protect you against pregnancy very well, only about 70% or so.
2007-02-20 17:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Kariva, and I had no bad side effects of this. The good side effects are that my period is now regular and light.
For putting on weight, it depends on how a person reacts to it. Some people may lose, some people may gain, some people might stay the same weight.
2007-02-20 17:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by smackdatallondaflo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on Ortho-tricyclen (sp?) for a couple months but it made me throw up every time I took it so I switched to Alesse and it was great, I didn't really get sick or gain weight... my boobs actually went from a 32C to a 36D..don't know if that had anything to do with the BC or not... I was on it for almost 6 years...none now cuz we are trying to get preg!
2007-02-20 18:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yasmin, it is the only one I have ever taken with zero side effects. I have not put on any weight with it at all.
2007-02-20 17:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Nuva Ring! no bad side effects its may easier than taking a pill, shot, or patch. you can still be intmate without any worry and it does not get in the way.
2007-02-20 17:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by Awebe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yasmin has the least side effects.
Seasonale you only get your period every 3 months.
2007-02-20 17:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that anythin that you use for birth control have side efects, the best one you can try is a condom and in other way protect you for HIV and other consecuences.
2007-02-20 17:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by marianquebradillas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋