Birth Control = weight loss?

[katerzz 4]

So I'm sitting here thinking about something, I stop taking my birth control about two months ago and thats when my weight pretty much came to a stand still.

So I started taking birth control about a week ago, and I've lost 10 lbs.

I have not changed ANYTHING in my diet, exercise or anythng else.. the only thing different is birth control. (btw i have PCOS)

is there something to this? anyone else experience this?

[Parvathi 2]

LOL .. you lucky ducky! Mine's had the opposite effect - my weight loss has slowed since I started taking birth control in September.

[porclndoll 0]

Wow, my experience with birth control is that it makes you gain or retain weight! I am 33 years old and have been on BC for YEARS. Once I went off it for the surgery, weight started coming off. When I went back on, it slowed......I would definately ask my GYN about the connections...Im sure they could offer an explaination....Very interesting!!

[katerzz 4]

well im thinking it has to do with the hormones and the PCOS, since PCOS can cause weight gain and or difficultly loosing weight heh

[paula 4]

Katie,

Im glad you asked this.

I havent taken the pill in MANY years, and recently considered getting back on it - due to other reasons then birth control.

But Im worried about the weight gain that the pill has a reputation for doing.

Im anxious/curious in knowing what your doctor/pharmacist says about your weight LOSS instead of gain. This is new information! Im like the others - history of the pill has led to gaining, not losing.

[jillrn 0]

I am sure your right and it is probably b/c of the PCOS. I have it too I have never been able to tolerate BC pills but I am soon to try them again as I have had some issues. Jill

[Kelliebelly 13]

I went back on the pill recently too, my weight loss stalled big time. I dont know if it is related but I havent lost in 2 or so months and that is when I went back on it again.