Why do woman gain weight on the pill?

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I want to get on birth control but I don't wanna gain weight and I wanna have a period every month like I always do. Any suggestions?

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I got my period every single month while on the shot I only had one shot that lasted for 3 months and when the shot was over my appetite came out of no and I always felt hungry no matter what I never felt full and I started off at 114 pounds and I weigh 120 now but everyone body is different.

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Not much to make a difference. It would be anywhere from 2-5 pounds but I mean it all depends on the person. If you are sexually active then I would rather gain 5 then be pregnant. Like I said depends on the person and the way you live your life.

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I actually lost weight when I got on the pill. A whole 20 lbs! I think it had to do with a hormonal imbalance which is why I was put on the pill in the first place. Once the pill corrected the imbalance,  the weight just melted off.

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I've been on the pill for years and never gained any weight from it. However the depo did make me gain five pounds.  The pill helps regulate cycles so you'll have one every month.

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the hormones in the pill makes you gain weight. just watch what you eat and don't take offense if your mom or whoever tells you your eating too much

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The pills I think work best I was on them before the shot for a year and a half I got a period every month I didn't gain weight and my periods were light the depo shot I wouldn't want anyone to ever go through

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Firstly, not all women gain weight on the pill. If you're really worried about it but still want on the pill you're diet is going to play the larger role. Also, having been on the pill on and off in the last 6 years, I only gained maybe 2-5 pounds that I could attribute to the pill at most. Anything else was directly related to diet as I lost most of it just by changing what I ate. I'd highly recommend talking with your physician about the pill and your concerns too. Each physician has their preferences for which brand they prescribe and each brand is different in terms of side effects. There are a lot of other options out there as well besides the pill some of which still allow you to have a period.

Why do woman gain weight on the pill?

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