do you actually gain weight when you get on birth control pill?

Question

I've heard some ppl gain weight once getting on the pill. Is this true? Because Im on a diet trying to get skinny for my wedding and am thinking about getting on the pill but I really dont want it to ruin my dieting.

THANKS

Answer 1

I have a friend who gained weight while on the pill, but I have never tried it myself. Maybe it depends on individuals. I personally don't think it is healthy to be on the pill, but you should talk to your doctor about this.

Answer 2

I was on the pill for almost 10 years and I never gained weight. It could be different for different body types. But really I don't think that's the case. I've heard that if you stop smoking you can gain weight but not anything like that for the pill.

Answer 3

The dep. Shot is notorious for weight acquire - it's distinctive than the pill so do not evaluate apples to oranges. Some females do achieve weight as a aspect influence from taking beginning manage pills - 5 to 10 lbs is in general the typical. For those who acquire a variety of weight as a consequence of taking the capsule, ask your physician to switch you to a further brand.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, it is a common side effect for many women. When I last used birth control pills, I found that I was hungry all the time. Needless to say, I gained about 25 pounds while using these pills.

Answer 5

I'm pretty petite, and I've been on the pill for at least 3 years, and haven't gained weight. Although if you go for something like the shot or the patch, you are more prone to gain weight. I wouldn't recommend going either of those ways. Talk to your gyno if you have concerns, he or she will be able to tell you which brand/method is best for you!

Congrats on the wedding :)

Answer 6

Talk to your doctor, there are some pills that you can use that don't always make you gain weight. And remember every woman is diffrent! I used the same pill as a friend, she gained 10 pounds, I gained nothing!

Answer 7

The only reason they say you can gain weight once u get on bc pills is because it increases ur appetite, its up to u to actually eat everytime ur hungry though. I did NOT gain weight.

Answer 8

Depends on the woman and the pill. On the last one I was on (Ortho Tricyclen Lo), I never did. Then I switched to YAZ and I've been eating non-stop after not being able to eat for about a week after starting it.

Answer 9

My weight just plateaued on the pill..Couldn't budge it either way. I've been on the Nuva ring 2 months now and have lost 7lbs. Congrats on the upcoming wedding =}

Answer 10

My boobs got bigger but I stayed skinny...I may have gained 5 or so pounds over the course of a few years...I would say it just depends on the person and how their body reacts to the hormones.