Does Weight affect pill effectiveness?

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Registered: 06-19-2006
Does Weight affect pill effectiveness?
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Thu, 07-20-2006 - 7:40pm

I was curious as to whether or not weight and height can effect the pill. I am 6'1, and weigh 180 lbs (basically very tall- but appropriate weight for my height), but I know I have a high metabolism. I am afraid, especially during the 7 hormone-free days that my body will begin to prepare to ovulate faster than say, someone shorter with a lower metabolism who weighs 150 lbs. Stupid question, I know, as the hormones are typically "overkill" anyways and effective at preventing ovulation as long as that hormone free window is not extended past 6 days.

My ultimate question is this- would I be increasing effectiveness/taking less of a chance if I were to always reduce my hormone-interval to only 6 days? I would feel more comfortable doing this because I know I am bigger and I would hate to take the chance that my body would prep to ovulate during those seven days. Would that one day less decrease my chances of breakthrough ovulation?

ALSO... has anyone here found a better alternative to YASMIN in terms of improving your libido? Mine has been completely non-existant since being on YASMIN, and i was curious if anyone has had a similar experience (and also, WHAT brand did you change to that improved it, even slightly?). Thanks for answering my questions gals...

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 07-20-2006 - 9:48pm

Hi erinemerson, welcome back!


      Jill