Does birth control make you fat?

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EyeSpy	Birth Control that doesn't work will make you fat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

coinoperated	i've been on them for several years. i'm the same weight at 23 as I was at 16. often they give a long list of side effects (this seems to happen with any medication) but they don't often happen - they're just a what if. i found this info on the net for you: 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. so you may even lose weight! i wouldn't be too concerned. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DOL-FAN	As a guy i might be the only Male to answer this. From the girls ive know, to my recent girlfriend now...birth control will make you gain weight. Weight increases are different for everyone, but i know it add's. Also it makes the females self-esteem go down some, as they tend to think they dont look goo anymore. (Its all how u see yourself) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Georgia Girl	well i gained 22 pounds when i started taking it, because it is supposed to make your body think its pregnant so you cant conceive. But, as long as you curve your appetite and eat right and exercise you shouldnt gain much. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miranda K	you might gain a few pounds as birth control simulates pregnancy, but i dont think it will mess with your appearance. hope this helped! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

inuyashakagome6	They say that you could gain some weight, but I've been on it for about a year and a half and I haven't gained any weight (unless you count in my breasts). You should'nt worry about it too much, even if you gained any weight it would only be (plus or minus) 5lbs Yasmin has the least symptoms, and it takes away almost any menstrual symptoms (cramping, bloating, pms) I highly reccomend it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Curious.	Yes i take it to On the packet it gave me it said losing or gaining weight or bloating. Its normall; Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kurvantidevidasi	abstinence never made anyone fat - and there is alternatives to chem birth control. my daughter had alot of trouble the same way - mind you she is in her 20's - i have used "Don Qui" Chinese herb for many years - it is considered the female counter part to Ginseng - it balances female hormones as Ginseng does for guys - when my daughter started having similar probs - i had her start taking this herb - within a few days she had her period. find a health food store ask for it by name - it comes in gel caps - do as label recommends - it is also known for helping prevent hormonal imbalances in menopausal women and no mustache will grow in women who consume Don Qui - this from a woman whom has used it for many years & i am 50 with no facial hair!hahahaha - no kidding this stuff has worked for us - hope this helps:) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lady In Black	it can make you gain weigh but it all depends on your body...even if it makes you gain a lil weight it will be no biggie as long as you diet and excersise, that will help u Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

reneevaldosta	Some types of bc pills can make u gain weight. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CherryCheri	For you, it will only straighten out your hormones. You may even loose weight because of it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stephanie	yes it does DONT take it make him use a condom!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SF Girl	im on yasmin and it hasn't made me fat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lauren S	not nessicarilly the hormones in them can adjust your body a little bit but its an individual thing sometimes it will and sometimes it wont Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*greeneyes**	no i don't believe so. it can increase your bust size a little. if you are really concerned, talk to your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mrs. Fitz	I gained about ten pounds when I started it, but it went away in a few months. No worries. Believe me, being on birth control gives you an irreplaceable piece of mind! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Super Mimi	It should not. The problem is when you feel you have no worry in getting pregnant any more, you start to eat more, and more relaxed, then, you will gain weight, get fat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fatdadslim	NO,birth un-control makes you fat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Plano	There are water retention concerns for sure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

leesa	Yes. Weight gain can be a side-effect. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

219ynabla	don;t go on the depo shot i know for a fact that does,, i didn;t have any weight gain with the pill just don;t take antibotics with any birth control if u are having sex it cuts out the birth control,, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

outhouse_1	Not sure. But if you are having sex and use birth control, I'm sure it will keep you from getting fatter than if you don't use it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lostgirl	yes it does yasmin does... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa E	No. It may put on some water weight, but we're talking...2-3 lbs. You're not going to turn morbidly obese due to the pill. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tashasenior2005	It can cause you to gain weight because of how it goes about reguating your hormones. I would advise you to just continue eating healthy and excercising and everything should be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miasmarizing	but having sex make you skinny Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

opal_olympe	For some people it is, but I've only gained a pound or two since I've been on it. And that's no big deal, personally. Most of my friends either stay the same weight or gain 2-5 lbs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

holeeycow	No. Poor eating habits and lack of exercise makes you fat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Prairie Fire	You might gain a few pounds intially but I don't think it will make you fat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

redunicorn	Women often blame the birth control pill for weight gain. But studies have shown that the effect of the birth control pill on weight is small — if it exists at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Earmuffs	Birth control makes you gain weight, but it shouldn't cause enough weight gain to make your appearance change much. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No