Anyone NOT gain weight on the pill?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2004
Anyone NOT gain weight on the pill?
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Wed, 01-24-2007 - 2:40pm

I just started taking Ortho-Novum 1/35, and I am PETRIFIED of gaining weight on it. I'm short and small-framed and a little bit of weight makes a big difference. Does anyone have "success stories" about NOT gaining weight, or retaining water weight, on the pill?

I took a different pill, Estrostep, during college, and carried a bunch of water weight the whole time. Was miserable.

Another question: Part of the reason this scares me is that I have a huge monthly water weight gain right before my period, and it drives me crazy. Any chance that taking the pill will prevent this monthly fluctuation?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 01-24-2007 - 3:57pm

Hi

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2005
Wed, 01-24-2007 - 3:58pm
I wouldn't know what your chances are of not gaining water weight, but your doctor may be able to help. I know some pills are actually designed to prevent the bloating. I've never had a problem with it, both on and off the pill.
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Registered: 03-02-2004
Wed, 01-24-2007 - 6:01pm
I was on OrthoTriCyclen for a couple years and I never gained any weight..
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