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| Fri, 06-15-2007 - 10:50pm |
I am thinking of starting some BCP for hormonal issues. They've wanted to put me on some before, but I really did not want to do that. However, I really think I need to now. I would really like something that won't cause weight gain, has anybody had any success with any? That is the one reason I really don't want to do that. I'm trying to lose some weight and I'm afraid I'll just be shooting myself in the foot.
Becky

Yaz has helped several of us on the PMS/PMDD board lose weight. The progesterone in Yaz has diuretic effects so we have all lost a good bit of water weight and it stops the horrible monthly cravings and overeating--in case you experience that also :-)
Marcella
I've been on a variety of pills and now Nuvaring and haven't gained weight from using any of them, I just gain weight from eating. ;)
Statistically, you are as likely to lose weight as to gain weight when you take the pill--gaining weight is only a confirmed side effect with Depo Provera, but not with