Problem: weight gain on Nuva Ring (?)

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Registered: 10-24-2006
Problem: weight gain on Nuva Ring (?)
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Fri, 02-02-2007 - 5:41pm
I decided on the Ring because it had one of the lowest risk of weight gain (they told me) and recently i've gained weight around my middle (never used to have a problem), and i believe it's from the birth control. I eat well and normally I would lose weight, but this bulge hasn't moved. And it's starting to look like (help!) cellulite. Does weight you gain from birth control act differently than just eating too much? Or is it the same? Somehow will my body not let me lose weight from this? I'm getting desperate, I will get off the birth control if there is no other hope.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 02-03-2007 - 9:29am

Hi aubsbabygirl04, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-26-2005
Sat, 02-03-2007 - 5:29pm

Hi there,


Im no expert, but I have been on NuvaRing for a few months now. I haven't noticed any weight gain due to the birth control (I think mine was monstly from the holidays). However, I do notice a change with my hormones (ie breaking out, loss of libido) My doctor really recommended this type of birth control and said that there would be less "hormonal reactions", but I see quite the contrary.


Sorry I dont have an answer for you but just know that I definately notice something different about this type of birth control (although i have not been on it for too long).


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