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Q: Weight Gain & Yaz

asked by: pink-ponies on August 5th, 2007

New User

Ok, here is my situation...

I started on Yaz about 4months ago. I was on Mirena for about 2.5yrs and started having major issues w/ that the last 6months of having it. So I had it removed and switched to Yaz. I am 30 and have had 2 kids. And I have never (before the Mirena) had any sensitivity to BC before.

But since starting Yaz, I have gained about 5-7lbs. I feel bloated all the time! Is this normal/ok side effect for this BC? Should I try another pill or will they all affect me this way? I really feel like I am running out of options. I'm not trying to be vain but it was so hard to get the baby weight off. I hate seeing the scale sliding back that way

Replies(9)

Tylanas

replied on August 5th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Not all pills will affect you in the same way because they all have different "formulas" of hormones. Definitely try another type!

scaredgirl11088

replied on August 6th, 2007

New User

i have been on yaz for a month and half now ..i havent gained a poundd except those flucations throughout the dayyy..maybe you should give it some times because yaz usually does not make you gain weight.

MsButterflyStarr

replied on August 8th, 2007

New User

I have been on Yasmin which I think is a generic form of Yaz and I actually lost 14lbs in a month a half. I went from 173lbs to 159 lbs.

I used to be on Tri-Cyclen and gained like 15 pounds.

Maybe you should switch.

worrywart001

replied on August 10th, 2007

Experienced User

I've been on yaz about 4 months and I haven't gained any weight..i think i've actually lost some weight! surprising, I was concerned about gaining weight but..sucked it up because I'd rather put on a few then have a kid

angelaeyeangie62

replied on May 30th, 2009

New User

weigh gain

I have been taking Yaz for about 6-7 months now. i usually have a period every month no matter if it is a little late or not. I didn't have a period last month. I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. I have noticed that since I have been taking the yaz that i have gained about 12 pounds and that i feel bloated all the time. I am not sure what to do. When I first started taking the pill i didnt have this problem and now i am having this problem and i am not sure what to do. any suggestions?

ilovemiguel

replied on August 14th, 2009

New User

i have been on yaz for over a year with maybe 2 breaks, on advice from my drs cos i have endometriosis... it has been the best thing thats happened to me!!!BUT over the last 6 months IVE GAINED 10 KG THAT I CANT LOSE!!! i hardly eat a thing, n go to the gym n nothing works. being trying to lose the weight for 2 MONTHS!! Sad

that is the 1 downside to yaz. it has been so great for my health tho i cant stop

michmill

replied on October 3rd, 2009

New User

Yaz and weight gain

I am on this site at midnight because I am frustrated as ever. I went on Yaz 6 months ago and have gained 10 pounds. I can't take it off and I work out 6 times a week and watch what I eat. I like not getting my cycle, but the weight gain is not worth it

ilovemiguel

replied on October 3rd, 2009

New User

yaz weight gain

EVERYONE---- UPDATE!!!

i have since taken a break from YaZ cos i couldnt stand the weight gain. In LESS THAN A WEEK FROM ME STARTING MY PERIODS (BREAK) I LOST 3 KG!. Now it has been a month since ive been off it and ive lost 4kg thus far - nothing else in my life has changed... im staying of it for a while so i can drop some kg's for summer!!

ncgurl83

replied on October 8th, 2009

New User

i have been on yaz for 2 yrs no weight gain but everyone is different

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