can birth control pills make you lose weight?
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I lost like 15 pounds because of the Birth control pill. I know that sounds GREAT but not in my case because now I am too skinny, so right now I'm trying to gain the pounds back. I know most women gain weight instead of losing. I'm going to my GYN to change my pills in two weeks. Enjoy it if is working the way you wanted to!
872206
The modern birth control pill is far less likely to cause weight gain than the older ones. \n\nI'd say you're more likely to gain weight from getting married than from taking the pill.  Did you know that most women gain an average of 5 - 10 pounds after they get married?  It's not laziness, it's just the change in lifestyle.  So just because the pill isn't likely to increase your weight, you can't afford to relax and not worry about your weight.  Especially at your age.  Perimenopause starts about 10 years before menopause.  Your metabolism is going to start to slow down and your body is going to start hoarding fat to compensate for the slight reduction in oestrogen that's about to happen.  So do be careful!
321482
When you are taking the pill you are tricking your body into thinking it is pregnant.  So your body makes some adjustments.  Some women's breasts get a little larger, some retain more water, etc.
512399
None really work. Read the labels...they ALL say the same thing. Something along the lines of "if you take this pill with a calorie-reduced diet and regular exercise, you MAY lose weight." Even the so-called natural ones carry dangers with them that are not worth it.\n\nThere's only one safe way to lose weight effectively, and that is to eat a LITTLE less (by 200-400 calories) than the amount of calories you need to use in a day. If you eat too much less, you body goes into fat storage mode, and your attempts at starving yourself will backfire, as you will get fat quickly again when you start eating again. \n\nGo to the site below to get info on how many calories you need in a day. You can enter your personal information and get a free report.\n\nGo to weight watchers if you really want an effective way to lose weight and keep it off.
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On their own, not likely.  As an ingredient in other pills such as Xenadrine, somewhat.  But even then, weight loss pills are most effective because they give you a little more energy and most importantly, encourage you to exercise, not because they burn more fat.
507011
There are none--side effects can be worse than the pill itself.  Learn to change your lifestyle and you'll be happier in the end and will end up not gaining the weight back from Drastic dieting or pills.  Once you start eating better and doing something for exercise the weight will come off --those that have more to lose will see a results faster than those that have only 5-10 lbs to lose.  For your weight, you'll have to eat around 2,500 calories a day (your body weight x 12), I know it seems like a lot but this will help.  This means 2,500 calories of HEALTHY food.  No sugar, white bread, rice, fast food, processed foods, etc.  Spread them out between 6 meals a day, every 2.5 hours, this means every meal will have to be 430 calories, not bad when you break it up.  Track your calories on Fitday.com and read fitness forums.  here's a good one:  introduce yourself and tell them "rasberryco" referred you :)  Good luck\n\nFitday.com\nhttp://z13.invisionfree.com/ExtremePhysique/index.php?
115993
Listen, truthfully none of those pills make you lose miracle amounts of weight.  The only real, true way to do it is diet and exercise.
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Yep, tis simple. Limit your food intake(reasonably) drink lots of water and excercise. Don't tamper with those pills. \n\nSomething else that helps is apple cider vinegar pills. It's just pure apple cider vinegar, but if you are that concerned about losing weight talk to your doctor or dietician. ;)
329323
JenniferLynn is wrong. The ingredients in the pill changes your hormone levels and most likely thats why you gained some weight.Your hormone levels will return back to the way they where before you starting taking the pill, but it just takes a little time for it to get out of your system.So YES, you can get back to your old self(exercise or diet to lose the weight) and NO, your body wont store fat easier.
478151
yes hormones can effect your weight in either way (losing or gaining pounds)...if it is more than just a minimum amount, talk to a doctor just to be sure.
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diet pills, even if they say they are all natural, are not "natural" for your body.  effects of diet pills ranges from diarrhea, dehydration, headaches, feeling of dryness in the mouth and eyes, and in worst cases, poisoning.  there are diet pills that are supposed to aid in metabolism, and are supposed to suppress your hunger, but different people have different body chemistry, therefore the pills have different effects on people.\n\nif you do want to aid your weightloss, consult a doctor.  not only can they help you in choosing a diet pill with low side effects, they can even test you on some ingredients of diet pills so as to know whether or not your body will accept or reject them.  PLEASE DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS WITHOUT MEDICAL CONSULTATION.  even OTC drugs have side effects.\n\nthe best way to lose weight is for you to incorporate a well balanced diet and good, regular exercise in your daily life.  a low fat, low carb, high fibre diet is good for almost everyone; and jogging, biking, swimming, even walking to the bus station and doing chores around the house is good exercise.  not only will this aid in your weightloss, it is very easy to maintain and incorporate in your daily activities.
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Yes it can, depression's one of the listed side effects of birth control pills. Physhicians consider that the main side effects (depression, increased apetite therefore sometimes weight gain, decreased sexual drive) should last for no longer than 3 months after starting the administration of birth control pills.\nWhen i started taking these pills, i did experience mild depression during the first 2-3 months but then everything went back to normal. However, not all women taking pills will experience these side effects.
955154
Sometimes doctors prescribe birth control pills to women that suffer from acne. It has to do with the hormone levels in the birth control pills. I would recommend it only if you are of a certain age: these hormones will not only affect your skin but possibly other parts of your body too.
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why u r look for the solution on the diet pills?every diet pills have side effects!go jogging or exercise and eat low colorie foods.eat more vegetable and fruit drink water and eat less chocolate.it is the healtist way.once u stop taking diet pills u will put on all weigths that u loose.do u think taking pills all the time.never and ever try diet pills.they have so many side effects that u cannot imagine. once u lose wiegth with exercise and eating less u will never put on them again.before trying diet pills try to lose weight with the healtiest way.
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Weight loss pills are enhancers. They enhance what you are doing. If you are on a good nutrtion plan they can help speed up your results. One of the first thing I would recomend is read the warning lable. You would be amazed by all of the warnings on some weight loss pills.\n\nFor a Free consultation check out this website.
435859
Yes, it can take several months for your body to regulate itself once discontinuing the use of birth control pills. See, when you are using birth control pills, those pills fool your body into thinking it ovulates, but the pills prevent that. So when you stop taking them your body has to adjust to having regular cycles again without the use of synthetic hormones helping to regulate your cycles.\n\nAnd I agree with NurseAnnie. If you believe that you could be pregnant, you should visit a doctor to have yourself tested.
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Birth control pills can help keep your estrogen levels in check.