Question:
does the birthcontrol patch make you gain weight??
Jenny V
2006-09-23 20:50:35 UTC
Im 28.. I have a lot of belly fat..i just cant seem to get rid of it. ive been on the birth control patch for two years.. someone told me that the estrigen in the birthcontrol patch caused extra fat in the middle. has anyone else heard this?? Im 5'3 and 145lbs.
Four answers:
silver butterfly
2006-09-27 10:58:08 UTC
All birth control can cause weight gain. A change in diet is necessary during use of birth control to try to ensure this weight gain doesn't happen, or happens minimally.



I recommend exercise and a change in diet (even just a small change in diet).



Crunches are great for toning muscle and helping lose belly fat.



Jogging is a great form of exercise...

Cutting out big dinners and PM snacks for salad and fresh veggies (no fruit in the late PM either), and make sure the last time you eat is more than 3 hours before bed.



If after this change in lifestyle, you see no improvement (not on the scale, but via measurements), then you need to talk to your doctor to find out if there are other forms of birth control that won't affect your weight/size, but will help you (whether it be to prevent pregnancy or to prevent period pain-dysmennhorea.)



GOOD LUCK! I have been right where you are!! I used to jog 1-3 miles a day while I was on the Shot, and I was about 140, and I'm 5'1.5"...so I wasn't fat, but the water weight wouldn't go away!!!!!



(coincidentally, after the shot, I didn't lose the weight, and 6 months later, with pregnancy, couldn't keep weight on due to the world's worst morning sickness!!!!).



so, good luck! *hugs* talk to your doctor, he/she will be able to help you figure something out ^_^
hellokittyt012263
2006-09-23 21:01:48 UTC
The patch is said to increase weight gain up to 25 lbs. and some women hair fall out as well. More importantly, there are a lot of negative side effects that have caused women to file lawsuits. Check the website for these legal issues at Ortho Evra Legal Center. They will help you register for your part of the pending lawsuits. Hope this helps.
Eleanor
2016-04-21 05:29:24 UTC
if you re meeting a client for drinks suggest standing at the bar instead of sitting at a table
Carlo
2016-04-21 09:18:13 UTC
try an open face sandwich instead one with two slices of bread


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