Weight Gain??

Question

Ladies I've had the Paragard IUD FOR 7 months now and I feel like it is contributing to my weight gain, I eat pretty healthily, I even went vegan for a month since I had it and for some reason I cannot seem to lose weight! I work out faithfully and I drink lots of water. Also, since I've had it, I move had terrible period cramps. My flow is heavier and I have already had a UTI! I get random abdominal cramping and I feel extremely bloating most of the time. I'm thinking its time to get this bad boy out- any experience with this? AND any recommendations on a better NONHORMONAL method?

Answer

Birth control doesn't directly cause weight gain, except the Depo shot.

Hormonal birth control can increase appetite, making you eat more which can cause weight gain, and can also cause water retention.

I'm not sure if the Paraguard can cause an increase in appetite or water retention, but if your diet has changed since getting it, or your exercise regime has changed, that's probably what's causing it.

Weight loss is 70% diet and 30% exercise. Eat well all the time and exercise regularly and you will lose weight.

Answer

Because paragard doesn't have horomones you shouldn't gain weight with it in. Only hormonal birth controls can make you can weight. If you're concerned about it though, you could try asking a doctor.

Answer

I'm assuming many people will comment saying birth control doesn't make you gain weight. But I personally think it does. I was on it for two years and when I stopped taking it I lost 15 lbs in two months without changing anything else. So yes I think bc contributes to the weight. I do natural family planning now for birth control

Weight Gain??

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