im going on birth control, and it says that it can cause weight gain. should i be worried about this or does ppl actually gain weight from them? cuz, i wanna know so that i can start to watch what i eat
thanks
2007-02-26 08:51:46 · 9 answers · asked by no regrets 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It won't matter what you eat, it's hormonal. I gained weight when I was on the pill. I gained it slowly, so it was hard to notice until I looked at pictures of myself months earlier. It made my face puffy, too. As soon as I went off the pill the weight came off. I am sure everyone is different, but usually women do get a bit thicker when on the pill.
2007-02-26 08:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by storm_in_teacup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not gain weight when i started taking the pill, i have been on it for about a year now. It is true that it is different for everyone. Try it and see if it is for you. There are always other options out there. I noticed a few changes though, i became a little more emotional and other minor things like that. I also suggest taking it regularly, if i get off on my pills i feel sick and light headed. Just get in the habbit and give it a chance. Good Luck!!
2007-02-26 17:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by dancer_chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I tell my patients is that pregnancy causes alot more weight than birth control pills ever did. Truthfully, everybody is different. Yes, in some patients it can. Usually at most 10 pounds...usually less if it happens. It's always the best to eat a balanced healthy diet. So it's more important that you know the specifics of what that is exactly. Take the pills....regularly. Life is much harder with an unwanted pregnancy than for unwanted pounds. Trust me
2007-02-26 16:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most people dont gain weight but that also depends on ur body an stuff-- soo i mean take it an if u notice weight gain then start a diet an exercise-- but if not then dont worry about it-- when i was on the pill i didnt gain weight but i was more tired than usual--- soo it just effects different people differently---
2007-02-26 16:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by PragusDramonousAlysur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the woman. I never gained weight from it (but I'm fat anyway). I think it has something to do with what the pill does to your hormones. Eat right and exercise to counteract any pill-induced weight gain.
2007-02-26 16:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sinthe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gained only about 5 lbs when I started on the pill, and it was all in my bra. That wasn't so bad! =)
2007-02-26 16:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This varies from person to person but usually if you do gain weight, it's not that significant.
2007-02-26 16:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They told me that too, and i never gained a pound. I really wouldn't worry about it too much.
2007-02-26 17:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by BrunetteBabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can/ but i didnt notice much difference/ i guess it deppends on the person
2007-02-26 16:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋