I heard that birth control pills make people gain weight, is that true? I mean, I actually don't mind gaining a few pounds and I actually do and I'll be starting my pills soon but i would just like to know. Thank You.
2007-03-05 05:08:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Some birth control pills DO make you gain weight. Ask your dr. for a pill that has the same amount of estrogen and progesterone all through the month. I was on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen and that DID make me gain weight. I currently take Yaz and it is by far the bc with the least side effects. ( I have tried almost a dozen different kinds trying to find the right balance )
2007-03-05 05:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by fairiesbreath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always true. Not really often true, actually. Personally, I've never heard of that happening, but there's always at least a few people who gain weight for one reason or another on pretty much any med. I've been on several diff birth control pills, and none of them made me gain weight. So don't worry! If the type you start do make you gain weight and you're not happy with that, go back to your doc and switch pills--there's a ton of types out there, and each is a bit different.
2007-03-05 05:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by kacey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can make it difficult to lose weight. And perhaps make you gain a little, but they won't cause you to gain 50 lbs or anything. Also watch out, and make sure you change the brand of birth control pills you take after 2 years of taking them, because after 2 years the effect reverses and you can get pregnant. I got pregnant on the pill after 2 1/2 years and had twins. Good luck.
Oh yeah and the Depo shot makes you gain weight.
2007-03-05 05:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by babybunny729 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didnt gain any weight at all. Some people gain weight, some people loose weight, some people stay the same. It all just depends on how your body reacts to the hormones. But if your worried about gaining weight dont be because its only like 2-5lbs. I hope this helps! :)
2007-03-05 05:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by She is Beautiful! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone reacts differently to them, since I started using BC pills I did gain weight and have trouble losing weight.
2007-03-05 05:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by dimplez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, everyones body reacts differently to medications, what works for some makes others gain weight. Pick one, try it out and see what you think. You may have to try a few before you find the one that gives you the least side effects. A pain, I know but we gotta do it! Good luck
2007-03-05 05:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I´ve taken my pills since 3 years ago and never gain weihgt, but depend of your body, some people gain weight but no is a rule.
2007-03-05 05:12:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lolapop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on the pill for about a year now, and it hasn't made me gain any weight whatsoever. It has completely taken away my acne though! Also, of all the different pills I've taken, I definitely recommend Yaz.
2007-03-05 05:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by kasi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took them for 7 years and they did not cause me to gain weight
2007-03-05 06:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by lovednotspoiled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on the pill for about 5 years & it hasn't effected my weight at all. But it might depend on your body type on how its gonna effect your weight
2007-03-05 05:49:33 · answer #10 · answered by lilblueone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋