If we didn't conceive this cycle, I am going back on birth control because I am anticipating getting into a very good masters program. I am also in the process of losing weight and am very dedicated to losing weight and would hate to see my progress be interfered by a birth control pill. Does the pill make you gain weight? I had a small stroke in August, so they can put me on one, but it has to be a certain type of hormone. My SO basically refuses to wear condoms and is leaving it up to me.