If i go on the pill dose it make me gain weight?

Answer:
The amount of weight gain, if any, is different for everyone. The way the hormones effect you will determine the amount of weight you will gain, but it is usually only a few pounds. Your doctor may be able to offer suggestions about a low dosage pill, such as Ortho TriCyclin Lo that may decrease the chances of weight gain. If you notice that you are gaining an abnormal amount of weight with your pill, ask your doctor to switch the brand.

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some do, yes, but normally it's a couple pounds, not a lot

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In some instances the pill can cause weight gain. But, my gyno told me it can also cause an increase in appetite which may be what the weight gain is attibuted to. If it does, it's usually not more than a few pounds.

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Women are effected differently. Mostly due to metabolism and hormones. Some can get rid of the weight they gain when starting it and some just drop the weight with no problem.

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Well I'm on Yaz and I havent gained any weight. It's Been to months. since ive been on it. but some do and some dont.

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yes if u do take birthcontrol pills it will make u gain weight primarily because the flow of the period is affected. I gained 20 lbs within 4 months and i m still trying to lose that weight and i have been off for 5 yrs now..

take care

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There's no way to tell without trying. Some women gain weight with certain pills and some don't. You just have to try one to find out!

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ive been on the pill for 2 years, and so far the only weight ive gained is in my boobs... can t complain there ; %26gt;

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No. That's a myth.

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When the Pill was first introduced it contained much higher levels of hormones than what is available in the formulations today (100-175 micrograms of oestrogen compared to 20-50 micrograms today). While weight gain was associated with these older high dose pills, the Pill formulations used today do not always result in weight gain. It is estimated that in the first year of use:

20-25% of women gain more than 2kg
60% of women experience no change or have a weight change within 2kg (both up and down)
15-20% of women actually lose more than 2kg weight.

The progestogen in the Pill can increase appetite which may result in weight gain. Some women may also experience water retention but this can often be reduced by switching to a lower dose pill.

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