Is there a pill without weight gain?

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Registered: 04-20-2004
Is there a pill without weight gain?
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Tue, 04-20-2004 - 11:03pm
I know that it is all about your own body, and each of us reacts differently to each pill. But I am curious if there is anyone out there who has had a good experience with a particular pill that DOES NOT cause weight gain!

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.

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Registered: 01-02-2004
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 10:36am
YASMIN, my friend.. YASMIN is a dream come true. Not only did I not gain a pound when I went on it, it helps me lose water weight during "that time" and I am doing the low carb diet and having no problems losing weight. GIve it a try!!

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Registered: 04-21-2004
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 10:49am
Thanks for the advice smart, I will talk with my OBGYN about it!
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Registered: 01-04-2004
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 5:02pm
Yasmin is great. I was OTC and had the same issues that you had with it and switched to Yasmin, haven't had any weight gain and feel alot less bloated.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 7:55am

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Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 04-21-2004
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 9:35am
Hi Judie:

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

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Registered: 06-22-2003
Thu, 04-29-2004 - 8:47pm
Yasmin!!