Do ALL birth control pills make you gain weight???

butterfly · 12-29-2004, 10:55 AM

Do ALL birth control pills make you gain weight???

I started one a few months ago and have gained 10 lbs

Really pisses me off!!!

If anyone knows of one that helps you get in shape rather than hinder it, please let me know!

**Prince** · 12-29-2004, 11:02 AM

I do not know if ALL do, but I did a little research and this seems to be the consensus:

The combination of hormones (estrogens and progestins) found in some birth control pills can lead to weight gain. These hormones can cause fluid retention, increased body fat, and a bigger appetite in some women. Changes in eating habits, lack of exercise, and some medical conditions can also affect body weight whether or not you take birth control pills.

**calalily1972** · 12-29-2004, 11:59 AM

Unfortunately I haven't heard of one that doesn't. Ive tried a few and the one that you gain the least on is Depo. You could always get an non-hormonal IUD which will not cause any weight gain.

butterfly · 12-29-2004, 12:01 PM

Thanks guys!

Maybe I'll just get John fixed

**calalily1972** · 12-29-2004, 12:04 PM

That really is the safest way for both of you. No joke either

There are alot of new studies showing that birth control can cause bone density issues. I vow never to use them again.

**dg806** · 12-29-2004, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by butterfly

Thanks guys!

Maybe I'll just get John fixed

LMAO!

Little Wing · 12-29-2004, 12:08 PM

yes all birth control pills suck... vasectomies are great sorry guys .

bandaidwoman · 12-29-2004, 12:49 PM

I vote for vasectomy but if you want a pill that in clinical trials showed initial weight loss in the first year and then afterwards, no weight gain, Yasmin.

Birth control pills show positive effect on bone density, ( http://my.webmd.com/content/article/...0Top%20Stories ) It is the depo-provera shot that can causes problems with bone density.

butterfly · 12-29-2004, 01:24 PM

Thanks bandaidwoman!!!

I went to the Yasmin website and read up on it, sounds like a good one to try. Think I'll call my doctor now.

**calalily1972** · 12-29-2004, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandaidwoman

I vote for vasectomy but if you want a pill that in clinical trials showed initial weight loss in the first year and then afterwards, no weight gain, Yasmin.

Birth control pills show positive effect on bone density, ( http://my.webmd.com/content/article/...0Top%20Stories ) It is the depo-provera shot that can causes problems with bone density.

Gotcha - I knew there was some study on one of the birth controls that caused problems with bone density. Thanks, good to know.

Fade · 12-29-2004, 02:01 PM

Sure...snip the husband....bah

butterfly · 12-29-2004, 04:28 PM

Ok then lets not worry about it and have another little one

**MtnBikerChk** · 12-29-2004, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

That really is the safest way for both of you. No joke either

There are alot of new studies showing that birth control can cause bone density issues. I vow never to use them again.

There are also studies out now that suggest the low dosage pills may actually decrease the chance of developing breast cancer - my doc told me that - so I have no REAL proof

Robboe · 12-29-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnBikerChk

There are also studies out now that suggest the low dosage pills may actually decrease the chance of developing breast cancer - my doc told me that - so I have no REAL proof

Maybe this is relevant then:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/12/16....ap/index.html

JLB001 · 12-29-2004, 07:56 PM

I can't remember the kind I use to take, they were low estrogen. Wasn't Yasmin but something similar. Didn't gain weight with those. Now with that patch thing...OMG. Royal bitch from hell. Wasn't a good thing.

BabsieGirl · 12-30-2004, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by butterfly

Thanks bandaidwoman!!!

I went to the Yasmin website and read up on it, sounds like a good one to try. Think I'll call my doctor now.

I'm currently taking Yasmin (tried them all) and so far, no weight gain. On the contrary, I've lost weight. You'd think all the food I ate during the holiday would've packed on about 5+ pounds and I didn't. I honestly feel Yasmin has something to do with it. I've expereinced NO mood swings, etc...Of course this is my first month (3rd week using.)

I've been on every birthcontrol known to man since I was 12 years old (wasn't for being sexual active.) I give yasmin two thumbs up.

Good luck BF

Little Wing · 12-30-2004, 07:27 AM

anyone have an iud? i'm thinking about getting 1.

bandaidwoman · 12-30-2004, 08:20 AM

yes , I do. the greatest. no hormones, no remembering pills, at first my husband felt the string but after a few times he doesn't notice it anymore.

Little Wing · 12-30-2004, 08:34 AM

thank you that was exactly what concerned me.

**calalily1972** · 12-30-2004, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandaidwoman

yes , I do. the greatest. no hormones, no remembering pills, at first my husband felt the string but after a few times he doesn't notice it anymore.

So you haven't had any pain or complications? I'm not married and I don't plan on doing that again anytime soon. I very well can't ask my boyfriend to get a vasectomey, hmmmm or could I?

J/K So after my competition I really need to look into doing something and we HATE condoms and want to get rid of them if we can.

butterfly · 12-30-2004, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl

I'm currently taking Yasmin (tried them all) and so far, no weight gain. On the contrary, I've lost weight. You'd think all the food I ate during the holiday would've packed on about 5+ pounds and I didn't. I honestly feel Yasmin has something to do with it. I've expereinced NO mood swings, etc...Of course this is my first month (3rd week using.)

I've been on every birthcontrol known to man since I was 12 years old (wasn't for being sexual active.) I give yasmin two thumbs up.

Good luck BF

Thanks for sharing your experience Babs! I feel encouraged now

I haven't taken the pill in over 7 years. We always figured if I got pregnant then it was ok. But now that we have our little doll we don't want any more babies any time soon so we need protection until John can get snipped.

butterfly · 12-30-2004, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

So you haven't had any pain or complications? I'm not married and I don't plan on doing that again anytime soon. I very well can't ask my boyfriend to get a vasectomey, hmmmm or could I?

J/K So after my competition I really need to look into doing something and we HATE condoms and want to get rid of them if we can.

Doctor approved my request to switch to Yasmin and I start Sunday so I'll let you know if I have any side effects.

bandaidwoman · 12-30-2004, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

So you haven't had any pain or complications? I'm not married and I don't plan on doing that again anytime soon. I very well can't ask my boyfriend to get a vasectomey, hmmmm or could I?

J/K So after my competition I really need to look into doing something and we HATE condoms and want to get rid of them if we can.

my first few periods were heavy but after that it went right back to normal. I just got the IUD without the impregnated progesterone which prevents the heavy periods. The first week after insertion I did not feel like having intercourse since it was sore but after a week it was fine. It's most easily tolerated and inserted in women who have had children already so if you haven't had children it is a little harder to insert (due to changes that occur with the cervix and uterus after carrying a child) but women without kids can still get it. The nice thing is once you decide to have kids the removal of the IUD allows you to get pregnant as early as the next day whereas coming off pills may take months before you start ovulating again.

Little Wing · 12-30-2004, 11:07 AM

does the impregnated progesterone have side effects. this is what my doctor is recommending.

**calalily1972** · 12-30-2004, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bandaidwoman

my first few periods were heavy but after that it went right back to normal. I just got the IUD without the impregnated progesterone which prevents the heavy periods. The first week after insertion I did not feel like having intercourse since it was sore but after a week it was fine. It's most easily tolerated and inserted in women who have had children already so if you haven't had children it is a little harder to insert (due to changes that occur with the cervix and uterus after carrying a child) but women without kids can still get it. The nice thing is once you decide to have kids the removal of the IUD allows you to get pregnant as early as the next day whereas coming off pills may take months before you start ovulating again.

I just did some reading on it. They probably won't let me have an IUD because of the increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. I had an ectopic pregnancy when I was 20 and I have the damn scars

when I had to go into emergency surgery.

Rockgazer -the progesterone one has similar side effects as the pill

bandaidwoman · 12-30-2004, 11:20 AM

here is some info. Even though it utilizes a hormone at much lower concentrations than a pill that incorporates progesterone, it is still a hormone and with it some sideeffects. It is supposed to cause less cramping and less heavy periods than plain IUDs, I have a blood clotting problem since i AM A carrier for Factor V Leyden which is why I can't use it. http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/iudinfo.htm

rockcrest · 12-30-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl

I've been on every birthcontrol known to man since I was 12 years old (wasn't for being sexual active.)

damn, i was gonna say!

Vieope · 12-30-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by butterfly

Do ALL birth control pills make you gain weight???

I started one a few months ago and have gained 10 lbs

10 lbs? Maybe you are pregnant.

Crono1000 · 12-30-2004, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

I Changes in eating habits, lack of exercise, and some medical conditions can also affect body weight whether or not you take birth control pills.[/i]

wow, you learn something new every day!

butterfly · 12-31-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

10 lbs? Maybe you are pregnant.

Seriously doubt it... I sprained my ankle right before Thanksgiving and had to get it x-rayed and they wouldn't do that until they confirmed I was not pregnant... and for health reason I think we've only had sex three times since then all with protection.

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12-29-2004, 12:01 PM	#4
butterfly Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,526 Photos: 11	Thanks guys! Maybe I'll just get John fixed ~Ann We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open. -Harry Edwards

12-29-2004, 12:08 PM	#7
Little Wing Mommmmmm, turn it down!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 23,697 Photos: 191	yes all birth control pills suck... vasectomies are great sorry guys . "MUSCLE IS TRULY GUARANTEED IF YOU WILL HONESTLY work out to BE YOUR VERY BEST - GO FOR IT!!! BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!! Take Care, John H."

12-29-2004, 12:49 PM	#8
bandaidwoman inadvertant tree hugger Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 719 Photos: 4	I vote for vasectomy but if you want a pill that in clinical trials showed initial weight loss in the first year and then afterwards, no weight gain, Yasmin. Birth control pills show positive effect on bone density, ( http://my.webmd.com/content/article/...0Top%20Stories ) It is the depo-provera shot that can causes problems with bone density. Official Race Member of the Crank Crushing Rednecks Eat more mud, mountain bike until you die! XX Feminine power

12-29-2004, 11:59 AM	#3
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	Unfortunately I haven't heard of one that doesn't. Ive tried a few and the one that you gain the least on is Depo. You could always get an non-hormonal IUD which will not cause any weight gain.

12-29-2004, 12:04 PM	#5
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	That really is the safest way for both of you. No joke either There are alot of new studies showing that birth control can cause bone density issues. I vow never to use them again.

12-29-2004, 01:24 PM	#9
butterfly Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,526 Photos: 11	Thanks bandaidwoman!!! I went to the Yasmin website and read up on it, sounds like a good one to try. Think I'll call my doctor now. ~Ann We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open. -Harry Edwards

12-29-2004, 02:01 PM	#11
Fade I'm the daddy Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 3,007 Photos: 5	Sure...snip the husband....bah

12-29-2004, 04:28 PM	#12
butterfly Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,526 Photos: 11	Ok then lets not worry about it and have another little one ~Ann We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open. -Harry Edwards

12-29-2004, 07:56 PM	#15
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	I can't remember the kind I use to take, they were low estrogen. Wasn't Yasmin but something similar. Didn't gain weight with those. Now with that patch thing...OMG. Royal bitch from hell. Wasn't a good thing. "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

12-30-2004, 07:27 AM	#17
Little Wing Mommmmmm, turn it down!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 23,697 Photos: 191	anyone have an iud? i'm thinking about getting 1. "MUSCLE IS TRULY GUARANTEED IF YOU WILL HONESTLY work out to BE YOUR VERY BEST - GO FOR IT!!! BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!! Take Care, John H."

12-30-2004, 08:20 AM	#18
bandaidwoman inadvertant tree hugger Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 719 Photos: 4	yes , I do. the greatest. no hormones, no remembering pills, at first my husband felt the string but after a few times he doesn't notice it anymore. Official Race Member of the Crank Crushing Rednecks Eat more mud, mountain bike until you die! XX Feminine power

12-30-2004, 08:34 AM	#19
Little Wing Mommmmmm, turn it down!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 23,697 Photos: 191	thank you that was exactly what concerned me. "MUSCLE IS TRULY GUARANTEED IF YOU WILL HONESTLY work out to BE YOUR VERY BEST - GO FOR IT!!! BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!! Take Care, John H."

12-30-2004, 11:07 AM	#24
Little Wing Mommmmmm, turn it down!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 23,697 Photos: 191	does the impregnated progesterone have side effects. this is what my doctor is recommending. "MUSCLE IS TRULY GUARANTEED IF YOU WILL HONESTLY work out to BE YOUR VERY BEST - GO FOR IT!!! BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!! Take Care, John H."

12-30-2004, 11:20 AM	#26
bandaidwoman inadvertant tree hugger Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 719 Photos: 4	here is some info. Even though it utilizes a hormone at much lower concentrations than a pill that incorporates progesterone, it is still a hormone and with it some sideeffects. It is supposed to cause less cramping and less heavy periods than plain IUDs, I have a blood clotting problem since i AM A carrier for Factor V Leyden which is why I can't use it. http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/iudinfo.htm Official Race Member of the Crank Crushing Rednecks Eat more mud, mountain bike until you die! XX Feminine power

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