would like to go on birth control without gaining weight?

Question

I work out dail for 4 hrs but Im very irregular.....


any suggestions?

Answer 1

I can tell you from experience that taking the pill will cause most women to gain weight or as in my case...I started working out like crazy and dieting right before I started on the pill lost 15 lbs, and haven't lost one pound since I've gone on it. The reason it makes you gain weight is because it actually makes your body thinks it pregnant. Thats how it works...so you may want to try a different type of contraceptive. There are many kinds, here are the common ones which include the pill. You gyno would be able to give you more info on each and there side affects.

CONDOMS: They are up to 90 percent effective.


THE PILL: It is up to 99 percent effective when taken at the same time each day. There are different types of pills. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is popular among college students because not only does it keep the babies away, it clears up acne blemishes. A month's supply of birth control pills can be purchased for around $3 to $5. And there is a bonus for all those who are voluptuously challenged: Ortho-Cyclen has been known to raise a bra size at least one full cup.


IMPLANTS: Implants are up to 99 percent effective , but there are larger risks involved with having an implant of something such as Norplant. The implant can work up to five years, costing between $500 and $900 with a $100 to $300 removal fee. Six implants are placed in the upper arm, just under the skin.

CERVICAL BARRIERS: A diaphragm is just one of the many types of rubber barriers used during intercourse to stop the flow of sperm to the cervix. The sponge and cervical cap can also be used for the same type of protection. The average cost for these products ranges from $20 to $45 at womens health centers. Diaphragms can hamper nights out on the town because they reduce spontanaiety. Always bring a back-up method, such as an easier to apply condom. Glow-in-the-darks can be helpful if the lights are down low.


INJECTIONS: DEPO-PROVERA, the most common injection administered, is 99 percent effective. A shot is injected every three months by a health care professional. It costs approximately $30 to $65 per shot. For females who smoke cigarettes, this is a better option than the pill, which is not recommended for smokers.

Answer 2

Most women do not gain weight from birth control pills. The average weight gain is only 3-5 pounds for the ones who do. I have been on several different types and have never gained a pound. You can lose weight on them too, in which some women will claim you can't. I had lost 30 pounds while I was on the pill. If for some reason you do gain any weight you can just switch brands and that will solve the problem.

Answer 3

Most birth control causes weight gain from a loss of anxiety (and consequent increase in appetite), not because of the actual hormones. If estrogen bothers you, try Yasmin, which is a progesterone based birth control. If you watch what you eat, you won't gain any weight, no matter what birth control you use.

Answer 4

I've been on the pill for years and haven't gained any weight. I think that's a myth.

Answer 5

Try Yaz - its new ask your doctor about it

Answer 6

The copper IUD