Is there a pill without weight gain?
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| Tue, 04-20-2004 - 11:03pm |
I've been on 4 different pills since October and am getting married in 2 and a half months. For goodness sake I would like to fit in my dress!
I've tried OTC, OTC-Lo, Mircette, & Cyclessa. OTC, more than just weight gain there! Hello, can you say emotional roller coaster? Anyway, not only did I gain about 10 pounds in a month but I was an emotional wreck. (I know many of you can relate!) I liked Mircette & Cyclessa, but still the problem with the weight...I'm up 2 sizes from where I was a year ago. My OBGYN suggested taking the pill at night (because I noticed a change in my eating habits and appetite). It has helped with my appetite, but I still cannot lose this weight! I have a regular exercise routine, don't eat junk, this sucks!
Anyway, I'm at the end of the pack of Mircette, so I'd like any suggestions on what to try next. I won't give up...there must be a pill out there for me somewhere!
Thanks in advance.

Note:
I know that the weight I've gained is not water weight...it's just plain ole bigger bootie and a bit of a pooch weight. Yuck! I'm just figuring my body does not like all these artificial hormones hanging around.
My doc. has now switched me over to Seasonale, since the other BCP's were not helping with uncomfortable period symptoms either. Also, isn't Seasonale a different (synthetic) hormone than the others I was taking? Maybe this will help???
I plan on taking a 1-2 week reprieve from the BCP to see what my weight does/doesn't do...is this a bad idea? I'm getting married in 9 weeks...YIKES! I never had any BTB with the other pills I was taking but am a bit nervous about this with Seasonale, any advice? Maybe I'll post this question on the board too.
Thanks.
Best,
Andi in NY