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Old 02-19-2007, 04:07 AM   #6
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Re: birth control pills and weight

It totally depends. When I was on Levora I gained weight, but switched to Ortho Evra, which has been fine.
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Old 02-19-2007, 10:20 AM   #7
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Re: birth control pills and weight

I gained about 40 lbs on Ovcon 35, couldnt lose it either until i totally went off it.
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Old 02-20-2007, 02:15 PM   #8
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Re: birth control pills and weight

They say that the pill doesn't cause weight gain, and even if you do for whatever reason gain weight, it should be more than 3-4lbs.
I've been on OTC Lo for 2 years and I gained about 8lbs or so. I never had major weight issues before, and now since i started taking it I have obviously gained, and my hands, fingers, arms, legs feel soooooo swollen sometimes (especially when I first get up in the morning).
They can say whatever they want about it, but I know for a fact that I wouldn't have gained any weight if I didn't start taking the pill.

Like everyone else metioned, it depends on the type of pill you're taking. But there is definitely a chance that you may gain some.
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Old 02-24-2007, 10:17 PM   #9
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Re: birth control pills and weight

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Originally Posted by smokeythecat View Post
does anyone know if being on birth control causes weight gain?
I have been on Kariva for 2 years and I have gained 28pds...Which is why Ive always hated BC...Not only that but Ive lost so much hair...Cant wait to get off them and get them out of my system
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