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Q: I Don't Want to Gain Weight!!!

asked by: buttercup on December 1st, 2003

New User

I'm 20 years old and I just got prescribed ortho tri cyclen. Last time I was on it, it made me retain water and I gained about 15 pounds. Obviously i'm not looking forward to that experience again. I already exercise regularly and eat healthfully. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to minimize bloating and weight gain on the pill, from their own experiences???

(besides the obvious, like using a different pill -- i've already tried yasmin.)

thanks! Smile

Replies(4)

nikki_caro

replied on December 2nd, 2003

Extremely eHealthy

Have you asked your doc about any alternatives to keeping that extra weight off?

buttercup

replied on December 3rd, 2003

New User

Thanks for your reply. Yes I have, but she thought ortho tri was best for me because it would also help clear up my skin. On the pill she prescribed previously, I had bad breakthrough bleeding.

So, since i'm stuck with ortho tri cyclen, for now at least, does anyone know, from their own experiences, how to minimize water retention and weight gain???

linlin

replied on April 3rd, 2006

Experienced User

I dunno but id like too.. I only started the pill 2 weeks ago and I look like a whale... Ive considered pregnancy but ive only had sex once.. Ever... And we used condoms and I was on the pill.... I dont even have cravings or eat more than I used to I just have this horrible bloat! Lol

Carifairy

replied on April 3rd, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Count your calorie intake and make sure you stick to a diet that works for you.

But there is another option! Most regular docs will not prescribe it, but you could easily obtain one form planned parenthood.. An iud paragard is non hormonal, no side effects, and as effective as getting a tubal ligation, but reversible.They just pull it out.

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