I know they say it doesn't, but does birth control make you gain weight?
96978
The pill mimics hormonal changes that you go thru when you are pregnant to prevent your eggs to release. During pregnancy, your body is "told" by the hormones to retain water. The weight gain is mostly water. Keep trying the different types and, yes, the lower dose hormone pills will have lesser side effects.
978264
I would recommend that you look at the side effects of your particular type of pill the next time you fill your prescription. The pill can definitely cause weight gain for some people. There are quite a few low dose birth control pills that are still effective but may not cause as much weight gain. I would ask your doctor to recommend a new one.
552443
Sure it can. Your changing your estrogen level and anytime you change your body's chemical make-up, weight gain can occur.
770784
Yes, as that is how the pill works.  You get fat, and then nobody want's to have sex with you.\n\nKIDDING of course.  \n\nHowever, my ex-gf was on the pill and gained about 20 lbs.  When she went off, she lost the weight.  My wife and I have had a lot of luck with the IUD that DOESN'T emit hormones.
520953
Sometimes it can make you gain weight.  And sometimes it can make your period stop.  But all pills are different, and all women react differently to each pill.  The first pill I was on (Ortho Tri Cyclen) made me gain weight, my period was heavy and it made me depressed.  The pill I'm on now (Mircette) made me lose weight, my period has shortened to two days, and the depression is gone.  However, I know of lots of women who do perfectly well on Ortho Tri Cyclen.  It's just a matter of finding what works for you.\n\nI have no personal experience with the shot, but I have heard lots of stories of women who had very bad experiences with it.  And I've heard of women who loved it.  Again, it depends on your body.  \n\nThe birth control patch has been linked to a higher risk of blood clots that can be fatal (see link below).\n\nHave you considered the birth control ring?  It's a plastic ring that you insert in the vagina and contains a low dose of hormones.
156082
frankly, no. sure, diet pills can help you lose weight but only on a short term basis and you're likely to gain back all the weight you lose. Also try considering their side effects, some could be hazardous to your health.
244527
You really should try to talk to her again... The morning after pill contains hormones (similar to the pill) and if she is taking it once a week, it could easily screw up her cycle.  Also I suspect it could change her hormone levels as much as the pill when you take it that much, causing weight gain on its own.  Also, the last study I read said that the pill doesn't really cause weight gain, but women tend to start taking it at the same time as when they gain weight for other reasons (for example, going to college and gaining the freshman 15), so the gain gets blamed on the pill.  Also there are low dose pills that are just as effective.  Do the research for her and explain it to her.   You obviously care about her very much, if you tell her you are genuinely concerned and have facts to back it up, she may change her mind.  She should really see a doctor or visit planned parenthood - I'm not a doctor but it is possible she could or has made herself sick by doing this.  You could also call the pharmacy where she gets the pills and ask them if it is safe to take weekly.  Good luck!!\n\nhere is an article about the weight gain myth, google birth control and weight gainand your should find others:\nhttp://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1203
1105056
Studies have shown that it does not lead to weight gain. I have not gained weight by being on the pill ... and the light periods are a big plus! :)\n\n\nBirth Control Pills Do Not Lead to Major Weight Gain, Studies Find\n\nBy Kelly Griffin, Contributing Writer \nHealth Behavior News Service \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nDespite a common belief that birth control pills cause weight gain, a new comprehensive review of previous studies finds no evidence it is true.\n\n“There’s evidence that women may switch methods of birth control or stop using the pill because they think it contributes to weight gain,” said Laureen Lopez, Ph.D., a review co-author. “The good news is that this review found no evidence to support a causal association between combination contraceptives and weight gain.” \n\nBirth control pills containing two hormones (estrogen and progestin) are the most well-known form of combination contraceptives; however, women can also be given combination contraceptives by other methods such as skin patches or injections.\n\nLopez, of the nonprofit organization Family Health International, and colleagues analyzed data from 44 randomized controlled trials that compared a combination hormonal contraceptive to a placebo or to another hormonal contraceptive. All studies included information on change in body weight. While the evidence was not strong enough to rule out the possibility of weight gain with combination hormonal contraceptives, it did not find a major effect.\n\nThe review appears in the current issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of the Cochrane Collaboration, an international nonprofit organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews draw evidence-based conclusions about medical practice after considering both the content and quality of existing medical trials on a topic.\n\nOnly three of the 44 studies compared a hormonal contraceptive to an inactive placebo. Two were trials of contraceptive pills, while one used a skin patch. None of these three studies showed a significant increase in weight in women using the contraceptive compared to those using the placebo. \n\nFor the 41 head-to-head studies that compared different hormonal contraceptives or different doses or regimens, most comparisons did not show substantial differences in weight. \n\n“Weight gain is a major problem in the U.S.,” said Lopez. “Over time, many people do put on weight, and some women’s perception about weight gain may be that it’s because of the pill.” \n\nFear of weight gain is one of the most common reasons that women don’t use — or discontinue use of — the pill. In a national survey of American women ages 18 to 45, published in 2000 in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, half believed that oral contraceptives cause weight gain, and one in five women claimed that fear of gaining weight was a reason they would not start or would discontinue the pill. \n\n“The myth that the pill causes weight gain is deeply entrenched,” said Carolyn Westhoff, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University, “and the most weight-obsessed segment of the female population just won’t take hormonal contraception at all because they think they’re going to gain weight.”\n\nAccording to Westhoff, myths about hormonal contraceptive-related weight gain are shared by many physicians and health educators. “Overwhelmingly, doctors have the same incorrect myths as the general population,” she said, “and sometimes the counseling that patients receive by health educators incorporates and deepens these myths.”\n\nCombination oral contraceptives have been available since 1960 and are the most popular form of reversible birth control in the U.S. Approximately 11.6 million American women use oral contraceptives, including 40 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 24. If used correctly and consistently,
490492
you got the answer right there....why ask... alot of things can alter a woman's menstral cycle such as diet, exercise, stress weight gain and interactions with birth control.
749346
They might increase your appetite, but vitamins alone won't make you gain weight.
729684
yes definitely u gain weight.
367677
Nope, the breast is fat cells, there is no way to get those specific fat cells to increase in size.  There may be some kind of hormone therapy, but I never heard of it being prescribed for this purpose b/c she would need it on an ongoing basis.  Sometimes the birth control can make the breasts bigger. Or sometimes gaining like 5 lbs. will allow the fat to go to the breasts first, but if she is really small, I would try the pill.  ANd don't forget the padded bra.
1116727
Different birth control pills do different things to different people.  That is why some people gain weight, some lose weight, and you may do different things when changing pills.  Talk to a doctor who is knowledgeable about birth control and maybe he/she can find one that is best suited for your body chemistry.  I think that generally speaking the lower hormone dosage you are taking the less chance of gaining weight.  Also keep in mind that taking the hormones found in birth control pills can cause fluid retention so some weight gain may just be increased water weight.
872206
The modern birth control pill is far less likely to cause weight gain than the older ones. \n\nI'd say you're more likely to gain weight from getting married than from taking the pill.  Did you know that most women gain an average of 5 - 10 pounds after they get married?  It's not laziness, it's just the change in lifestyle.  So just because the pill isn't likely to increase your weight, you can't afford to relax and not worry about your weight.  Especially at your age.  Perimenopause starts about 10 years before menopause.  Your metabolism is going to start to slow down and your body is going to start hoarding fat to compensate for the slight reduction in oestrogen that's about to happen.  So do be careful!
1045379
NO!  Diet pills do not work.   There are none that work.
430774
Depo like to cause you to gain weight and you have to exercise a lot to prevent that. Depends on what type of depo you use, there are monthly shot and quarterly shot. Talk to your OB/GYN to get the correct info. Yasmin or ortho tricyclin low do not cause to gain weight but it does have a hassle that you have to take them everyday @ the same time.
69672
The birth control pill regulates hormones. They might stop the periods or at least make them irregular enough to help you survive through the rest of the year.