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| Wed, 09-29-2004 - 5:57pm |
I am marrieg i have been for almost a year. I dont want kids right now. So i am on birth control. I dont like the weight gain. Does anyone know which birth control will help you not gain weight?

IUD's also don't cause weight gain, but some doctors will require that you have kids first. We do have several IUD users here that don't have kids though.
There are _a lot_ of birth control pills (and the patch and the ring) on the market, and each different formulation can have a different effect on _your_ body. Weight gain isn't a guaranteed side effect of birth control pills, only the shot. We all tolerate hormones differently, so what works for me may not work for you and vice versa. I have been on hormonal contraception for almost 8 years, four different pills and Nuvaring, and I didn't gain weight from any of them. So if you're not happy with the pill that you're on after you've been on it for 3-4 months, you can ask your doctor to switch to a different one that might not have the same effect on you.
To find out more information on stuff, you might cruise through our FAQ section and read about what's in the pills, how they work, there is a blurb on weight gain in the side effects post, and we have a post on what all the birth control options are.
I hope you can find something that works for you!
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The hormones in the patch aren't new, really, it's just the method itself that's different. Pharmaceutical companies have been developing patches for all kinds of things, it seems logical that birth control would be next. Testosterone, estrogen, nicotine replacement... We can absorb chemicals through our skin.
If you're concerned about safety, why not call your doctor for his/her advice? Or your pharmacist?
I hope that helps, let us know if we can help with any other questions!
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