Did you gain weight on the pill?

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Thinking about starting birth control pills, but I heard one of the side effects is gaining weight. Is this true? Thanks!

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I've been on the pill for 5 weeks and I gained 3 pounds! Even though I workout everyday and eat healthy! :( so I'm hoping after 3 month mark that side effect will dissolve itself. At least that's what I've herd from some people.

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I think it depends on what pill you go on and your body composition. Different hormones affect you differently. They say the hormones will up your appetite but that didn't happen to me. What happens is it can affect the way your body uses certain foods. For example if I had even one carb my weight skyrocketed. This was on tri-previfem. Some people don't have the same effects though. Since I've gone off the pill I'm finally able to lose weight.  Before joining matter what I did it wouldn't budge.  So it just depends.

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I've been on the pill for 5 years and I've never gained weight.

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i gained 20 pounds on cryselle bcp

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I gain but I lose its all water I put on

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I always seem to gain a little weight. 5-10 lbs.

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I tried the patch and lost weight. I also bled for the first three weeks- Very Annoying. Good luck on the pill!

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I gained 10 lbs during my first year on the pill. After that I lost it all.

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No, I'm actively losing weight and I've lost over 70lbs on the pill!

Did you gain weight on the pill?

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