Ahh! Is Birth-Control-Related Weight Gain Permanent?
Have you ever suspected that the pill--or other contraceptive products--may have made you gain weight? Happened to me! Now, one new study asserts that some of this weight gain, in certain cases, could be permanent. The details ...
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When I started taking a new brand of birth control years ago, I noticed that I gained a few pounds, and I was not happy about that. I quickly talked to my doctor and switched prescriptions. Have you ever been there?
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A study published in the medical journal Obstetrics & Gynecology reports that women who gain weight quickly (in the first six months) after starting birth-control injections tend to experience "lasting" weight gain--gaining, on average, 22 pounds over three years. (Important note: This study did not look at birth control pills; just injected birth control.)
Researchers aren't sure why some women react to birth control in different ways, but they point to hormones affecting metabolism and appetite as possible culprits.
Bottom line: If you're concerned that your birth control product might be making you gain weight, talk to your doctor about switching prescriptions. One pill or shot isn't always right for every woman.
Have you ever experienced birth-control related weight gain?
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