which BC will NOT cause me to gain weight?

[FromSqueaky]

Progestin only pills have a higher rate of getting pregnant than combo bcp. You have to take them at the same time every day or you'll have break through bleeding.

[lady_katie101]

Originally Posted by FromSqueaky

It's not werid to gain weight on a pill. What works for you may cause negative side effects on another. There are many brands of pills. Maybe you need a low dose pill.

Low dose pills are : Alesse, Aviane, Levlite, Loestrin 1/20, Mircette

Regular-dose pills are: Brevicon, Demulen, Desogen, Levlen, Levora, Loestrin, Lo/Ovral, Low-Ogestrel, Modicon, Necon 1/35, Nordette, Norethin, Norinyl 1+35, Ortho-Cept, Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho-Novum 1/35, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Ovcon 35, Seasonale, Yasmin, Zovia


Phasic pills are: Cyclessa, Estrostep Fe, Jenest, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ortho-Novum 10/11, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo, Tri-Levlen, Tri-Norinyl, Triphasil, Trivora

The high dose pill are: Demulen 1/50, Ogestrel, Ortho-Novum 1/50, Ovcon 50, Ovral

This is to FromSqueaky! Um I was on the generic for Ortho Tri-Cyclen and I gained weight but only a few pounds. I was thinking about getting on Yasmin. Do you think it would be a bad idea to get on that seeing as how it is a different type of pill than Ortho Tri-Cyclen? I mean for weight gain of course.

[FromSqueaky]

Nothing is guaranteed to make you loose or gain weight. Some people do better on Yaz or Yasmin because there is a diuretic in them. Still people have reported gaining weight on Yaz and Yazmin too. I changed pills from Desogen to Loestrin FE 24 and have had nothing but problems on it. It's a 24 day pill I actually gained 22 lbs. Other people love Loestrin FE 24.

Most BCP cause people to put on a few pounds. If you are not having any other problems with the pill you are on now I'd stay with it. If your wanting to change only for the weight gain if it were me I wouldn't. I went from of the Desogen to Ovcon 35 for a month and gained 5 pounds instantly. I freaked asked him to change me again and that's when I was given the Lo FE 24 and gained the 22lbs. I wish I would have just taken a water pill instead of changing my pills. Or better yet I wish I would have had my hormones checked before I switched so that I could have asked for the right level pill.

I'm about to go pick up my Provera which is progesterone only pill and take it with the Ortho Cept BCP. I need more progesterone.

It's up to you if you want to change but playing with your hormones can cause lot's of problems.

[Avantgardegrrl]

HONESTLY, I think the hype about weigth gain on bc is a joke. People use the myth of gain as an excuse to overeat & then blame it on the pill. I'm not saying that some peoplen't sdon't gainw eigth from BC, they do, but thats either only from water retention/over eating. BC messes with your hormones & can cause your hunger to increase/decresease, but it DOENS'T just plop pounds onto your frame. It's up to you to have the willpower to coutneract against the new cravings.

I say this from experience. I started BC recently, I neverw anted to do it for years cause I was PARANOID about weight gain. I'm an Anorexic, have been for almost 11 years now, & my doctors wanted to see if they started me on Yaz, if it could cause me to menstruate (I haven't had a rela period in over 7 years due to my ED). I was so scared about gaining weight that I protested, but finally gave in. I haven't been on Yaz very long (less than a month), but I've actually lost 6 lbs. Now, that could just be due to my eating disorder & have nothing to do with the Yaz, but still. I don't have an increased appetitie or any fluid retention & my only side effect is acne (which sucks because in 21 years of life I have never EVER had acne, but now have minor acne...but still.)

Anyways, don't be scared about the weight gain prospect. Just take the pill, & monitor your weight. Don't obsess/restrict to make up for it, just eat NORMALLY. Small portions, healthy foods, get exercise etc. Chances are you will not gain weight. Yes, everybody reacts differently to meds, but honestly, most girls I know don't gain weight from BC unles they start eacting obscene amounts of food claiming an "appetite increase". If you do experience an appetite increase, make up for it will HEALTHY snacks like fresh fruits/veggies, & you should be fine

ALSO, when a medicine lists it's side effects ont he box, you should know that they are requireds to list EVERY reported side effect from anyone. Which means one lady in Alabama might gain 10 lbs, & they have to list it as a possible side effect. It doesn't mean it will happen to you. Don't worry to much, just act normally.

[Avantgardegrrl]

DON'T take water pills. Diuretics are INCREDIBLY dangerous if misused, especially if used for weight loss. They can be addictive & they will ruin your kidneys. I almost needed to go on dialysis from them. BE CAREFUL!