I have been using Depo for the last few years. I have been steadily gaining weight ever since. Could anyone tell me about any forms of birth control that were easy to use but did not cause significant weight gain? Thanks!
2007-07-06 07:03:22 · 10 answers · asked by nesm21304 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I use the Ortho Evra patch. It's easier than the pill because it's once per week, and in my opinion better than the pill. I had more side effects with the pill and none with the patch.
One drawback is expense, but I would not use a generic birth control. According to my doctor, generic medications in general can contain less active medication than name brand. For birth control, that could be a disaster!
Talk to your doctor about your options, every body is different. Try one and if it doesn't work, try another. Good luck!
2007-07-06 07:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
go to plannedparenthood.com for complete information of all the birth controls. i have been on the depo, it didn't make me gain weight but i think that depends on the person, i switched to the pill and i really like it better.... ! my period comes on time and very few days and it is much better for me than the depo =)
2007-07-06 07:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Diiana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm using Cyclessa pills and haven't gained weight. I was also concerned about gaining weight. My obgyn told me that with any brand of pills a woman should not gain more than 5 pounds. If she does, it's not the pills.
2007-07-06 07:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by ☆skyblue 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try the ring. The patch gave me a little rash where it was applied.
Generic birth control is just as safe as name brand.
Any doctor who tells you otherwise is being bribed by the brand companies.
2007-07-06 07:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by rainydaysmile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Mirena. Lighter or no periods, spontaneity, no pills to pop, no doctors appointments (except for the insertion). Mines is great, but you have to had already had a baby to be a candidate for Mirena. Good luck!
2007-07-06 07:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The new IUD. It has a local hormone (does not go to the bloodstream) that makes your period lighter and prevents fertilization and implantation. You can still be spontaneous and no pills, no patch, no shots, no ring , no "stay right there while I run to the bathroom."
Also, no monthly payment (or co-pays) and it can be removed easily.
It won't prevent STDs
2007-07-06 07:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by Nursey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my friend told me she gained 5 pounds from it... so now she runs everyday
2007-07-06 07:10:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY CONDOMS?=NO WEIGHT GAIN...
2007-07-06 07:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Abstinence.
2007-07-06 07:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Sit on a bench with your legs crossed and your mouth shut!
2007-07-06 07:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋