Weight gain and Birth Control Posted: 04-17-08 10:50am
I've been on Marvelon 21's for almost a
year now. I take the pills for three
months before taking a break for a
period.
When I go back on the pill after the break
I find my appetitte goes crazy and I can
eat non-stop even when I'm full. I gain
weight, even if I starve myself to keep my
weight down. I can gain about 10 pounds if
I eat a balanced diet.
Also, I seem to gain a bit of a 'ponch'
like a fat diposit on my lower abdomen, no
matter what I do. I always look bloated.
Is there a way to get rid of this while on
the pill? As soon as I go off, my abdomen
goes back to normal. It's just frustrating
because I think I'm fat, but I'm really
not. Help!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 04-18-08 15:03pm
What do you think would happen if you just
took them continuously? Not take a break
at all, so your hormones stay even?
If you only get like that after taking a
break then I'd stop taking a break!
Otherwise, you could try switching to a
different pill.
