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Registered: 02-14-2005
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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

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Registered: 01-18-2007
In reply to: nrs_grl2005
Sat, 06-16-2007 - 10:02am

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

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: nrs_grl2005
Sat, 06-16-2007 - 11:30pm

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

Judie Cl for Birth Control