Birth control pills that don't make you gain weight?

Lynda99 · 07-17-2007, 09:07 AM

This is really a spinoff of the "Have you ever been thin" thread. Thin chicks turning fat...this worries me.

One of my thin nieces is going on the pill.

I'm extremely worried, because the women in my family are very thin children and teens, but we blow up to obese proportions in adulthood. None of us are especially big eaters, and I'm only saying that because I think this indicates something metabolically.

We all experienced substantial weight gain on the pill.

Does anyone have personal experience they could share as to what pills are best? Is there anything else that works besides the pill for a young lady who has never had a baby? I'm old, and out of the loop.

TIA

CindyLouWho · 07-17-2007, 09:16 AM

The lower-dose pills seem to carry fewer side effects, but everyone is different, so it's really a lot of trial and error. I'm on Loestrin-24 and haven't experienced any weight gain, but one of my good friends immediately put on 7 pounds with the same pill and cannot get it off.

I think she should tell her doctor that she is afraid of weight gain and maybe he/she will be able to better determine which pill to put her on.

jskn · 07-17-2007, 09:48 AM

I've never gained from my bc pills. I've taken the same pill for over 20years and during that time it has never affected my weight.

stargirl21 · 07-17-2007, 09:52 AM

I think PILLS are far less likely to cause weight gain. I did some research and all of the articles I've read found that going off the pill will cause a 1-2lb weight loss. Hardly seems worth it to me!

I think some of the other birth control methods like the Depo shot are more likely and notorious for causing weight gain.

Lynda99 · 07-17-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stargirl21

I think PILLS are far less likely to cause weight gain. I did some research and all of the articles I've read found that going off the pill will cause a 1-2lb weight loss. Hardly seems worth it to me!

I think some of the other birth control methods like the Depo shot are more likely and notorious for causing weight gain.

Especially since going off it might cause a 40 lb weight gain with only a 7 lb 2 ounce loss!

jdprecious · 07-17-2007, 10:28 PM

on yasmin i lost weight.
on depo i gained... alot!

Chrystee · 07-18-2007, 06:26 AM

I do think that they make us gain weight.

Susie Q · 07-27-2007, 01:06 PM

I take Loestrin also, and havent gained at all due to it...but I'd like to know where my sex drive went!

cellophane · 08-11-2007, 05:19 PM

When I started taking Ortho Trycyclen is when I started having weight problems - I gained a lot and quickly. I am currently on Loestrin (I think) and have actually lost a few pounds, but I started taking Metformin at the same time.

Laprettygurl · 08-12-2007, 11:47 PM

I was on ortho tricyclin too and gained a lot. I have a mirena IUD now and I'm losing

07-17-2007, 09:07 AM	#1
Lynda99 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 2,641 Gallery: Lynda99	Birth control pills that don't make you gain weight? This is really a spinoff of the "Have you ever been thin" thread. Thin chicks turning fat...this worries me. One of my thin nieces is going on the pill. I'm extremely worried, because the women in my family are very thin children and teens, but we blow up to obese proportions in adulthood. None of us are especially big eaters, and I'm only saying that because I think this indicates something metabolically. We all experienced substantial weight gain on the pill. Does anyone have personal experience they could share as to what pills are best? Is there anything else that works besides the pill for a young lady who has never had a baby? I'm old, and out of the loop. TIA

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07-17-2007, 09:16 AM	#2
CindyLouWho MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,001 Gallery: CindyLouWho Stats: 173/142 (5'8" tall) WOE: What day is it?	The lower-dose pills seem to carry fewer side effects, but everyone is different, so it's really a lot of trial and error. I'm on Loestrin-24 and haven't experienced any weight gain, but one of my good friends immediately put on 7 pounds with the same pill and cannot get it off. I think she should tell her doctor that she is afraid of weight gain and maybe he/she will be able to better determine which pill to put her on.

07-17-2007, 09:48 AM	#3
jskn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 882 Gallery: jskn Stats: 115.5/105/100 WOE: atkins Start Date: october 2005	I've never gained from my bc pills. I've taken the same pill for over 20years and during that time it has never affected my weight.

07-17-2007, 09:52 AM	#4
stargirl21 foxy librarian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: from PA, now VA Posts: 5,845 Gallery: stargirl21	I think PILLS are far less likely to cause weight gain. I did some research and all of the articles I've read found that going off the pill will cause a 1-2lb weight loss. Hardly seems worth it to me! I think some of the other birth control methods like the Depo shot are more likely and notorious for causing weight gain.

07-17-2007, 10:28 PM	#6
jdprecious Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 3,831 Gallery: jdprecious Stats: (220 preg high) 199 after baby/162 now/150 goal WOE: Moderate Low Carb Start Date: Over and over since Jan 2003	on yasmin i lost weight. on depo i gained... alot!

07-18-2007, 06:26 AM	#7
Chrystee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 21,537 Gallery: Chrystee Stats: 50! pounds lost - Goal is 100 pounds lost by 12/08 WOE: Nutrisystem Start Date: 12/01/07	I do think that they make us gain weight.

07-27-2007, 01:06 PM	#8
Susie Q Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 789 Gallery: Susie Q Stats: 165/140/135 WOE: Atkins by the Book	I take Loestrin also, and havent gained at all due to it...but I'd like to know where my sex drive went!

08-11-2007, 05:19 PM	#9
cellophane Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 32 Gallery: cellophane Stats: Highest ever:210 Now:205/194.0/125 WOE: Atkins (in induction now) Start Date: 8/6/2007	When I started taking Ortho Trycyclen is when I started having weight problems - I gained a lot and quickly. I am currently on Loestrin (I think) and have actually lost a few pounds, but I started taking Metformin at the same time.

08-12-2007, 11:47 PM	#10
Laprettygurl Mother of the year Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not Alberta! Posts: 2,758 Gallery: Laprettygurl WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: Jan 24, 2006	I was on ortho tricyclin too and gained a lot. I have a mirena IUD now and I'm losing