Are there different milligrams of Birth Control? Like are some stronger when it comes to the pill?
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yes there are.  you'd have to check with your doc which one is best for you.
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Some pills come in different sizes. Coated Capsules are easier to take, have you tried those?
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IUD... they are not what your mother used... There are about 20 different types out on the market right now... they are the most effective, with the exception of the new "ring" birth control. For women who have had bad luck or relsults with the "pill" in the past, these are worth discussing with your doctor.
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Birth control pills, or your menstrual cycle.
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I would recommend that you look at the side effects of your particular type of pill the next time you fill your prescription. The pill can definitely cause weight gain for some people. There are quite a few low dose birth control pills that are still effective but may not cause as much weight gain. I would ask your doctor to recommend a new one.
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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!
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thats so not good, why would you do that? im sorry i just had to ask i think you defientley need to speak with whichever kind of doctor gave you those pills and they should have went over how to take them with you more thorougly. taking for at one time can be very damaging towards your body and mess you period up for a while. i think you need to get on the phone with them and find out what to do its there job to tell you how to use them, and your job to read the instructions. k-t and im sorry they went very thorough but atleast now you know
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A lot of women use the pill for different physical ailments in the reproductive system.  The doctor prescribed it for me for regulation.  It isn't just for contraception.
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The amount of weight gain associated with the birth control pill is very slight... and a lot of doctors think that it's just due to the fact that everyone tends to gain weight and have more trouble keeping it off as they get older.  Some women lose weight while on the pill!  \n\nYour doctor can give you good advice, but a low-dose pill (another commenter said Ortho tri cyclen lo, which is a good one) generally will have fewer side effects, including weight gain.
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I've heard some women say that they gained weight when they were taking birth control, but it depends on the birth control you are taking.  Ask your doctor.
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A lot of women use birth control for just that reason. You're going to have to talk to your doctor about this, since you're taking those medications.
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a current edition of "The Pill Book" or a current PDR (physicians Desk Referance) are quite handy. There are online pill checkers too. but they are hard to find and I lost the link.. if I find it again I'll post it in the comments
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MAYBE IT'S THE TYPE OF BIRTH CONTROL YOU ARE USING.  TELL YOUR DOCTOR TO SWITCH IT FOR SOMETHING ELSE.
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PythonPrincess was correct, but it may not be a stronger pill that you need. There are different types of pills that work a bit differently, and many women find (along with the help of their physicians) that they will need to experiment to find what works best.  3 months is really too early to tell.  I would at least wait 6 months, and keep track of any other side effects that might occur.  If you miss a pill and need to double up on it, it is safe but can mess up your schedule.
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Yes, this is fairly common, although some people have the opposite effect.  You could try a different pill.  Everyone reacts differently to every pill.  There's one out there that works for you; it just might take a few tries to find it.
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Jennifer is soooo right. I took the pill and I used to always forget to take it so I thought switching to the Depo-Provera shot would be easier. I strongly believe all birth control methods effect your body for the worst so it may be possible that it did make you angry but please don't ever get the shot if you are considering it look at the link Jennifer left I went through everything this site talks about and I'm only 18 and still recovering.
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Yes, it's totally true because contraceptive pills do affect the timing of the menstrual cycle "period." So nothing to worry about but don't stick to the six months period because it might become better in 1 month or in a year. Not particularly 6 months.