Contaceptives and Weight Gain?? - MiniMins.com

Lindam · 12th June, 2008

Hi

Anyone got any views on contraceptives and weight gain or the fact you cannot get below a certain weight when on a particular brand of pill/inj/coil??

paris192 · 15th June, 2008

the pill made me gain weight, Does the coil do the same cos i was thinkin it might be the best solution.

Lindam · 15th June, 2008

Hi

don't think I am the best person to advise on coil as just had a bad experience with one.
I have had the injection and have found it hard to shift a final stone in weight - but could be down to age, having had children maybe?? Or is it just an excuse??

Mixxi · 9th July, 2008

I used to take the pill about a year ago for nearly a year and I gained quite a bit of weight (I didn't weigh at that time so I don't know how much). I think I did because it made me REALLY hungry and I just ate and ate and ate whatever I wanted.

carinna · 29th July, 2008

I was on the pill! aside from slight headaches and fibro adenoma, I didn't notice any problems with weight gain or loss.

Charisma · 29th July, 2008

ive had the injection for bout 3 years but only put weight on over the last year so i dont think there connected!! plus never had any other problems on it

dehli · 16th August, 2008

I had a 6 month depo injection once and that's when my weight problems really started. It made me completely tired all the time, my head itched constantly and I couldn't stop eating. I'd definitely never recommend contraceptive implants.

KD · 16th August, 2008

I remember when I went on the pill donkey's years ago, I noticed a small problem with the weight, but I've heard more concerns about depo causing much bigger weight gains, very quickly.

Obviously dehli hasn't had that problem, so it must effect people differently.

Charisma · 16th August, 2008

i didnt gain when i started using it!

nina · 17th August, 2008

while I was on the pill for the shrinking of ovarian cysts, i gained 60 lbs in a year!

Fat&FedUp · 19th August, 2008

I have tried evrything!

Depo made me feel awful, ad i actually fell pregnant on it and then miscarried.

I now have the implant, whichI love and causes me no problems at all!

cateka · 24th August, 2008

I've been on the pill for two years now, and I haven't noticed any change. However, when reading the leaflet for it, I did notice that the active ingredients are those released naturally by the body during pregnancy - this is to stop you getting pregnant when already pregnant. Maybe this is what causes the apietite in some people?

wannabslim · 25th August, 2008

I took the pill for 2 years, followed by 2 years on depo, and then back to the pill for the past 3 years(first was progesterone only as BMI too high for combined, then when I lost weight back to original combined pill). I have to say that my weight problems really started when I first went on depo (hence being unable to go back on the combined pill after) and I think that it is partly to blame, although I did start uni at around the same time and that was when the weight began piling on!!! Since coming off depo and getting back on the pill I have lost lots of weight and am continuing to lose. I don't believe the pill causes weight gain or hinders weight loss (or at least for me anyway), although maybe depo does. I felt very emotional on depo and not having periods made me feel liberated in some ways but I believe it affected my pyschology in a negative way.

Just my experiences xxx

PS I should add that I have been on 2 different types and 4 different brands of pill and have found none of them have been a problem with regards to weight.

totty · 27th August, 2008

I didnt gain weight whilst on the pill

BUT...when i had 1 pill injection....i put on just over 4 stone in a few months!!

struggled ever since really...but slowly it comes off

i have the coil now...well i have for the past 5 years...i love it!!! and going back in feb to get 10yr one fitted!

12th June, 2008	#1 (permalink)
Lindam Likes to post Lindam's Profile Albums Lindam's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd June, 2008 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 463 My Mood: Rep Power: 14 Diet: Slimming World	Contaceptives and Weight Gain?? Hi Anyone got any views on contraceptives and weight gain or the fact you cannot get below a certain weight when on a particular brand of pill/inj/coil?? __________________ Positive Vibes being sent to you:

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paris192 Regular Member paris192's Profile Albums paris192's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th March, 2008 Posts: 57 My Mood: Rep Power: 1	the pill made me gain weight, Does the coil do the same cos i was thinkin it might be the best solution. __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wBu3LwK/]

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Lindam Likes to post Lindam's Profile Albums Lindam's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd June, 2008 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 463 My Mood: Rep Power: 14 Diet: Slimming World	Hi don't think I am the best person to advise on coil as just had a bad experience with one. I have had the injection and have found it hard to shift a final stone in weight - but could be down to age, having had children maybe?? Or is it just an excuse?? __________________ Positive Vibes being sent to you:

9th July, 2008	#4 (permalink)
Mixxi Regular Member Mixxi's Profile Albums Mixxi's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd June, 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 70 My Mood: Rep Power: 1 Diet: Calorie counting	I used to take the pill about a year ago for nearly a year and I gained quite a bit of weight (I didn't weigh at that time so I don't know how much). I think I did because it made me REALLY hungry and I just ate and ate and ate whatever I wanted. __________________ Goals: Get to 10 stone by Nov 8th (my 18th) ~ DONE! 9 stone 7 pounds by Nov 8th ~ DONE! 9 stone by Xmas

29th July, 2008	#5 (permalink)
carinna Regular Member carinna's Profile Albums carinna's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th July, 2008 Posts: 13 My Mood: Rep Power: 0	I was on the pill! aside from slight headaches and fibro adenoma, I didn't notice any problems with weight gain or loss. __________________ * Click My Username and check out my blog to see my BEFORE & AFTER photos. * * Your encouragement is most welcome!!*

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Charisma Likes to post Charisma's Profile Albums Charisma's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th June, 2008 Location: hertfordshire, UK Posts: 986 My Mood: Rep Power: 19	ive had the injection for bout 3 years but only put weight on over the last year so i dont think there connected!! plus never had any other problems on it __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wS7ydf8/]

16th August, 2008	#7 (permalink)
dehli Likes to post dehli's Profile Albums dehli's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th May, 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 393 My Mood: Rep Power: 8 Diet: slimming world Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 24/04/2008 Start Weight: 213lb Current Weight: 166lb Goal Weight: 138lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 28.5 Start BMI: 36.6 Goal BMI: 23.7 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 47lb Weight to Lose: 28lb % Lost 22.07%	I had a 6 month depo injection once and that's when my weight problems really started. It made me completely tired all the time, my head itched constantly and I couldn't stop eating. I'd definitely never recommend contraceptive implants. __________________ started slimming world 24/4/08

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KD Super Moderator KD's Profile Albums KD's Photo Gallery Typing Master Champion! Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Posts: 11,676 Rep Power: 294	I remember when I went on the pill donkey's years ago, I noticed a small problem with the weight, but I've heard more concerns about depo causing much bigger weight gains, very quickly. Obviously dehli hasn't had that problem, so it must effect people differently. __________________ 8 Stone gone Cambridge Diet Counsellor (Bournemouth) August Wilson, "As my spirit grew bigger, my demons got smaller."

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Charisma Likes to post Charisma's Profile Albums Charisma's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th June, 2008 Location: hertfordshire, UK Posts: 986 My Mood: Rep Power: 19	i didnt gain when i started using it! __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wS7ydf8/]

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nina determined 2 do this! nina's Profile Albums nina's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th February, 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 456 My Mood: Rep Power: 10 Height: 14' 4" Start Date: december 15th 2008	while I was on the pill for the shrinking of ovarian cysts, i gained 60 lbs in a year! __________________ Back on the CD Wagon! WEEK 1: -11 WEEK 2: +5 Star Wk WEEK 3: WEEK 4: WEEK 5: WEEK 6: WEEK 7: WEEK 8:

19th August, 2008	#11 (permalink)
Fat&FedUp Likes to post Fat&FedUp's Profile Albums Fat&FedUp's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st July, 2008 Posts: 119 Rep Power: 3	I have tried evrything! Depo made me feel awful, ad i actually fell pregnant on it and then miscarried. I now have the implant, whichI love and causes me no problems at all! __________________ 1st Goal - Loose 7lbs Week 1 -3.5 lbs Week 2 -0.5 lbs Week 3 -0.5 lbs

24th August, 2008	#12 (permalink)
cateka Regular Member cateka's Profile Albums cateka's Photo Gallery Join Date: 15th May, 2008 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 2	I've been on the pill for two years now, and I haven't noticed any change. However, when reading the leaflet for it, I did notice that the active ingredients are those released naturally by the body during pregnancy - this is to stop you getting pregnant when already pregnant. Maybe this is what causes the apietite in some people? __________________

25th August, 2008	#13 (permalink)
wannabslim Loves Minimins! wannabslim's Profile Albums wannabslim's Photo Gallery Americas Army Champion! Baby Boom Champion! Batman 3: The Cobblebot Caper Champion! Christmas Shooting Gallery Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Free Cell Champion! Mad Pac Champion! Shape Match Champion! Capt Zambo Champion! 10-Count: Recounted Champion! Rambo Sheep Champion! Tournaments Won: 7 Join Date: 18th February, 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,152 My Mood: Rep Power: 80 Diet: Cambridge Diet Start Date: November 1st, 2006 Start Weight: 215lb Current Weight: 174lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: February 2009 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 41lb Weight to Lose: 34lb % Lost 19.07%	I took the pill for 2 years, followed by 2 years on depo, and then back to the pill for the past 3 years(first was progesterone only as BMI too high for combined, then when I lost weight back to original combined pill). I have to say that my weight problems really started when I first went on depo (hence being unable to go back on the combined pill after) and I think that it is partly to blame, although I did start uni at around the same time and that was when the weight began piling on!!! Since coming off depo and getting back on the pill I have lost lots of weight and am continuing to lose. I don't believe the pill causes weight gain or hinders weight loss (or at least for me anyway), although maybe depo does. I felt very emotional on depo and not having periods made me feel liberated in some ways but I believe it affected my pyschology in a negative way. Just my experiences xxx PS I should add that I have been on 2 different types and 4 different brands of pill and have found none of them have been a problem with regards to weight. __________________ Re-started CD: 1.12.08, (12.6) My progress since Christmas 2006... Wedding Countdown... Goals: Reach 10% goal Get to under 11.7 Get to 11st 1lbs (BMI 25) Be a size 12

27th August, 2008	#14 (permalink)
totty Fitness Instructor totty's Profile Albums totty's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st May, 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 367 My Mood: Rep Power: 10	I didnt gain weight whilst on the pill BUT...when i had 1 pill injection....i put on just over 4 stone in a few months!! struggled ever since really...but slowly it comes off i have the coil now...well i have for the past 5 years...i love it!!! and going back in feb to get 10yr one fitted! __________________ *28/10/08 - 12st 5lb* *4/11/08 - 12st 3lb* *11/11/08 - 12st 2lb* *18/11/08 - 12st 3lb* *MAINTENANCE FOR CHRISTMAS @ 12st 4lb*

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