Japanfreak05 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I started taking birth control about this time last year. I went from a size 10 to a size 14!!!!!!!!!! Did anyone else gain alot of weight by being on birth control???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableme Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I gained weight steadily for the three years I was on birth control (Yasmin). The thing I noticed more, was that it was soooo hard to lose weight. It would take weeks of not eating and exercising to lose 5 lbs. Now that I'm off it, I lost 10 lbs just by eating a tiny bit less. I'm still trying to lose another 10 or so but I've hit that plateau now. The other thing was that most of the weight I gained went straight to my boobs. I was pushing a 34G when I stopped taking them. Now I'm a respectable 32DD. If you're in a relationship, or you have a lot of sex then being on the pill is essential. Besides, imagine how much weight you'd gain if you got pregnant. Until technology comes up with a better way of preventing pregancy, then this is all we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerngirl Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 It made me gain weight and have mood swings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellshocked Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Way back when I actually needed it... before I came out. I actually LOST WEIGHT (hides from the :splat: :splat: :splat: ) while on the pill...(about 10lbs) I think I'm a freak, cause I've never heard that this happened to anyone else..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindab1220 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I took birth control for years and gained a lot of weight in my breasts. I stopped taking them due to some unpleasant side effects. I even had to get a breast reduction 6 years ago. I agree they are evil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princes24 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Does using the patch makes you gain weight too? I have been considering using it. I've never taken birth control because off all i hear about side effects like thw weight gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texami Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 the patch is the same hormones as the pill... just a different delivery system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I have lost weight taking the pill, which is disappointing becasue i cant afford to lose any. Im gonna give it some more time, see what happens - and consider changing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiLove_SuperStar Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I'm on Yasmin (6 months or so) and my weight has stayed the same apart from changing my food/exercise intake/regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japanfreak05 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 If you're in a relationship, or you have a lot of sex then being on the pill is essential. Besides, imagine how much weight you'd gain if you got pregnant. Until technology comes up with a better way of preventing pregancy, then this is all we've got. Yes Ma'mam!!!!!!!! Amen to that!!!!!! It is alot of weight, but it does beat getting pregnant!!! It made me gain weight and have mood swings. YEAH!!!! I have crazy mood swings too. Like around PMS it's just real crazy. I don't like that either!!! like before i didn't get all moody, but now i get real moody. UGH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daligal83 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I started the pill when I was 15 (I have PCOS), so I was still developing and not sure how much that contributed to gaining weight. I asked my doctor once if I would lose weight if I went off of it, and she said that you're only supposed to gain 3-5 pounds so it's not a big difference. I am SO jealous of those of you that had the weight go to your boobs though. I am about as flat chested as you can get, lol. As far as the mood swings, I'm usually OK as long as I'm not stressed or already in a bad mood when my period starts. Last year when I moved to a new city for graduate school, I was depressed over that so my mood swings were pretty bad around that time. I think the bottom line is that it affects each person differently, and you won't know unless you try it. Like the others said, either way it's a necessity if you're having sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengh Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I've been on Yasmin for about 3 years and I have gained SO much weight, it's been terrible. In addition to the BC I also have PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) which also makes it very hard to keep the weight off. Like 'miserableme', my boob size went from 34D to 34DDD. Someone needs to come up with something to help with that. Doctors SAY birthcontrol won't make you gain weight, but that's a bunch of bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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