birth control pill & the diet--questions

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Registered: 06-06-2004
birth control pill & the diet--questions
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Mon, 03-17-2008 - 2:37pm
I have experienced some weight gain (15 pounds in a 5 month period) while on the birth control pill (ortho tri-cyclen) and decided to go on Phase 1 a week ago.  I have been so strict and have only lost 3 pounds, could the pill be preventing me from losing the weight I need to lose?  I am tempted to get off of the pill and see how my weight loss is.  I have a feeling that the pill might be holding weight on.  Has anyone else experienced this problem?  Thank you in advance. 
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Registered: 12-06-2007
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 2:53pm

Losing 3 pounds in one week is great!!

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Registered: 06-06-2004
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 3:07pm
Hi Joy, thanks for your reply.
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Registered: 03-15-2005
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 3:18pm

I think in the book it say UP TO 8 to 13 pounds.

Jennifer


 


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Registered: 06-06-2004
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 3:35pm
Hi Jennifer, thanks for your reply.
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Registered: 03-30-2003
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 3:41pm

Hi there.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 3:52pm

Hi,


Welcome back!

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Registered: 10-04-2006
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 9:01pm

Everyone is different, and there are MANY different pills with different types, formulations and dose levels of hormones. I experienced extreme weight gain due to birth control pills. But I was on the highest dose pills on the market.

Your weight loss however is well within what would be expected - usually people who lose the 8-13lbs have more to lose. But if you experience a slow loss for awhile, I would definitely consider at least trying a different type. I went off altogether 3.5 years ago and would never consider going back on. I am very happy I got all the artificial hormones out of my body and got it regulated naturally.

















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Registered: 01-29-2008
Mon, 03-17-2008 - 9:34pm
When I started the pill about 3 years ago, I was very concerned about gaining weight. My doctor put me on Ortho Tri-cyclen LO (Lower dose of hormones). I havent had an problems with it and never experienced any weight gain. Like everyone else said, your weight loss is in the normal range. But if you do feel that it might be causing you difficulties with your weight. I would definitely ask your doctor about it and see if he/she will switch you to something else.