i am underwaight i am 18 and weigh 99 pounds i am on birthcontrol and instead of gaining weight i lose it like crazy. is there something wrong?
2007-03-11 06:30:31 · 9 answers · asked by Katie O 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well I guess you should see a doctor, and it doesn't seem like your weightloss has to do with the birth control but here's some factors that might be affecting you weight.... I'm very small, 4'11" and I'll weigh anywhere from 90lbs. to 115lbs. within a matter of just a few months or sometimes weeks. If you recently started smoking that will speed up your metabolism and cause you to lose weight. If you increased your caffeine intake by drinking coffee or lots of soda this will also speed up your metabolism. If you smoke and consume a lot of caffeine you might as well call that a diet, but nobody better try this! If you are more active, like you now work and go to school instead of just going to school, and you are unintentionally skipping meals and moving around more your going to lose weight. How tall you are really makes a difference in whether or not you are underweight right now. You should see a doctor and make a conscious effort to eat well balanced meals at regular times. But don't get too stressed out. Personally, if I am stressed out I eat less. You might just be a lucky person with naturally high metabolism.
2007-03-11 06:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by citykitty_333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a few people who've experienced weightloss when they start the pill. But if you're underweight to start with you should go and get your thyroid checked out to make sure its not over active. If you keep losing weight you'll have some serious health complications. Start introducing more junk foods into your diet. You're one of the lucky people who can get away withit
See you doctor and tell him, at that weight you should be losing...wait....how tall are you to begin with>?
But see you doctor to be safe and get some weight on you
2007-03-11 14:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by toronto_leafs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should speak to your primary care doctor. You are underweight and that is no healthier than being overweight. It sounds like you know this already. Weighing too little can increase your risk of osteoporosis and fertility problems, weaken your immune system, and cause other health problems.
There are many reasons which could be contributing to your thin stature. Among them, hyperthyroidism. Buth there could be other, even more serious causes.
Read about them here:
http://www.health24.com/dietnfood/Diet_basics/15-1168-1175,35038.asp
It is a very good article.
;-) If you need a fat transplant, call me.
2007-03-11 13:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to your Dr. you may be having an adverse reaction if this started with the BC.
Otherwise you may have developed hyperthyroidism or other medical issues.
Otherwise, just eat more, healthy foods though. junk can be used too but still is not healthy for you.
2007-03-11 13:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all people on birth control gain weight. If u r at a unhealthy weight u definantly can't afford to keep losing it. U may need to switch birth control pills. But it may not be related to that at all. You definantly need to see a physician.
2007-03-11 13:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by umbay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to see a doctor, honey! A bunch of strangers on Y!Answers are NOT the place to go for help on this one. Make an appointment with your doctor ASAP.
2007-03-11 13:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by kittenpie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes probably. I would see your doctor asap! But i least ur not gaining weight like crazy
2007-03-11 14:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by GoToHellYouPoser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the average for sure but go to dr and be ck out.
2007-03-11 13:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you are WAY underweight! go to the doctor and eat, eat, eat!!!
2007-03-11 16:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by Sara B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋