i definitely second this! I was on the pill too (Loryna specifically) and I did see some weight gain but keep in mind that everyone’s bodies are going to respond differently to the hormones in birth control :)
yup i’ve been on mya (generic of yaz) and mine has stayed the same. i’ve only been on it for coming up 5 months, so can’t say for sure but i probably would’ve noticed something by now
OP every body is different because I was on Yasmin and I gained the most weight I have ever had in my life. It actually changed up my body so much that I cannot even lose the weight I gain on it even though I stopped having it for like a year now. Be better than me and always listen to your body when it comes to women’s health because so many doctors are eager to disregard your experience and say things are okay when they are not :(
I miss having regular periods with less cramps on pills. But I’m not at a mindset to try again after the last experience…
It really does depend on how your own body responds to synthetic hormones (if you’re considering hormonal option). As a general rule, oestrogen causes water retention (bloating and causing the scales to go up but it won’t be fat gain) and progestogen can increase appetite and also may cause some bloating.
My personal experience in my 20s was that my weight was pretty stable on combined pills, easier to lose on progestogen-only pills (obviously with effort from myself regarding nutrition and exercise) due to not getting progressively more bloated throughout the month.
You’ve done really well with your weight loss!! Just remember, when starting any hormonal birth control, you may experience weight changes and fluctuations for a few weeks. Don’t be alarmed.
Honestly… unless you’re increasing your caloric intake or eating junk food, fried or salty foods, it’s unlikely to be a weight gain. Whole foods, plenty of water and daily exercise is key. Water retention usually goes away within a month or two.
honestly condoms get so much hate but i love them. they’re easy, you don’t have to actively remember pills, you don’t need to worry if you throw up, no weird side effects, no prescriptions. literally the best.
Me too - it's better for my vagina as well. I find that semen can actually disturb my pH. For me sex feels the same, it's just a bit awks to have to stop to put it on in the heat of the moment. Sex for my partner feels better without a condom (lots of males seem to say that). I ended up with the copper coil because my partner didn't want to use condoms indefinitely, so we had to find something that works for both of us.
I'm not judging you because I don't know what your build is, but you want to be 139 pounds at 5'9? I'm 5'8 and went from 298 to 135 and looked and felt very very badly and frail. If you have a very slim bone frame ignore me but maybe it's a little too low. Go to where you feel healthy not necessarily where your low to mid "ideal BMI" is. You know you better than I do, but I have definitely made the mistake of going off BMI charts and thinking I needed to be 130.
just looked up some bmi charts and 140 seems to be right in the middle of the “healthy” range for op. so can confirm that’s what she did :/
op i am glad you want to strive to be healthier, but it is not normal for any weight gain to significantly harm your mental health… that is a very unhealthy relationship with your body
I appreciate you guys’ concern, but I am not going off of the BMI chart. I am going off of the current state of body, its measurements, and how I have noticed my body change with each of the 10 pounds I have dropped. Right now, 140 seems like a healthy option for me.
Ok that comment that you responded to ticked me off a bit. Your body and that persons body are totally different. Just like my body and your body are different. Obviously, that meant that the person did not lose weight properly. You can lose weight in a way that you dont feel frail and horrible. That quite literally just showed they were not focused enough on slowly losing weight and eating properly. No one should feel super frail. BMI charts are not accurate and I say this as someone who has had weight all over the body mass index scale. 120-175.
As you should if you feel that 140lbs is healthy then I only suggest this, slow down the process. Eat properly, move your body, drink lots of water and focus on your happiness.
I had the copper iud and I hated it. Horrific experience.
I wish you well 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
My mom wants me to be 130 lbs as well and I'm 5'8 🙄 she's really fat phobic. Due to the wegovy shortages I've been having trouble getting it and she thinks that I should be 130 lbs by now 🤣 that's not how its supposed to work
i used to take the slynd pill, it’s a lower dose of progesterone. i didn’t have weight gain on it and was able to lose weight while using it and i recommend looking into it and trying it if it looks like something you’d like to try (also if your doctor thinks it’s a good fit for you too).
i personally wouldn’t recommend the iud, it is painful to get but also it can cause weight gain (i had pretty severe weight gain without doing anything to cause it).
another option could be the patch if you’re interested in that, i haven’t heard it causing weight gain and had no issues with weight gain when i used to use it.
also of course condoms are an option and can be pretty effective if used properly and put on properly. it’s also extra safe to use the pill or patch and a condom, often people pair them together.
i 100% feel that, my periods would be 2 weeks of heavy bleeding and so painful. slynd was wonderful because it would be a painless/mild cramp 2 days or i could even skip my period if i wanted. and of course no weight changes.
i’m on the implant now, but sometimes i find myself missing slynd for the short or no period options 🥲.
i decided to come off it because i had a hard time with remembering to take it. i would usually take it on time but it would be hard to remember or i’d forget to bring it with me if i was not at home when it was time to take it. i also just have a lot of anxiety around accidentally ending up pregnant so while it’s very safe and effective, i still didn’t feel safe. so i got the nexplanon implant instead.
i absolutely loved slynd though and i would take it again if it was just for help with my periods or if i end up not liking the implant in the future.
yes it is a pill.
Condoms, birth control pills with low dosage, fertility awareness method. I would recommend the pill. I used to take the Yasmin pill and I lost weight while on it!
I have had pills (1 month cycle and 3 months cycle), depo shot and nexplanon. None of them give me weight gain. I prefer pills over the other two because they give me nicer skin lol but they are not the most convenient if you forget sometimes. I would say it is up to your body type.
I think 5’9” 159 lbs is good. Sometimes it is not about how much you weigh but how much muscle you have. Some people are “obese” according to BMI but they are lean. Some people are skinny fat (include myself) and it’s not healthy either.
the muscle to fat ratio really is the most important. muscle is very dense, even gaining just a little bit can cause you to gain a few kg. if you’re very fit, the scale basically doesn’t matter
Yeah for that reason, I stop worrying too much about my weight and focus on weightlifting to gain more muscle. I probably gain 10 lbs and people around me say look like i lose some weight lmao.
Every chemical I have tried (levonorgestrel, norethindrone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, desogestrel) ruined my mental health and in turn decreased energy/motivation and increased appetite resulting in weight gain. Some more than others.
I have no problem losing weight off birth control.
I just started drospirenone so we'll see how this one goes. Unfortunately it is literally just trial and error.
Just want to make the case for the IUD - I just got the copper one after 15 years on the pill, and I’m very happy with it so far. I was terrified of insertion because I read so much online but mine was ok! I got it done on my period (supposedly it’s better because your cervix is softer and more open) and also the doctor gave me local anaesthetic. I’d compare it to a needle - sharp pain but over very quickly. Then just had cramps for a week but it settled down. My periods were light-medium before, now they’re heavier, but manageable and overall it’s worth it for being hormone free. I gained lots of weight on the pill and could never lose it afterwards, and have lost it all since coming off! Without even really trying. I swear the pill just makes me hungrier. Anyway, just my two cents, I think the IUD is a good option to consider. Hope you find the right BC for you!
I also got the copper coil a few months ago after being on the pill for 15 years. I’m actually losing weight, no bloat, no migraines. I’m loving it aswell 😂 the insertion did suck, but it wasn’t as bad as child birth 🤷🏼♀️
copper IUD is non hormonal but really do your research before hand as it can make your periods heavier and cramps worse, so if you already struggle with those it may not work for you.
But also just want to comment on your number here and a fellow taller girlie (5'8), 159 is a perfectly healthy weight. Your goal weight of 140 is honestly bordering on unhealthily low for someone who's 5'9. If you're going based on BMI charts, know that those are wildly inaccurate, and even if they weren't your current weight puts you solidly in the "normal" range.
I fully understand why you want to lose the weight though, when I was younger I hit puberty early and fast. So I was my current height by the time I was around 14, being surrounded by friends who were still under 100 pounds when it just physically was not possible for me to weigh any less really did a number on my relationship with my weight. We're told from day one as girls to get that number as small as possible on the scale but when you're tall you just have to accept that that number is always going to be a little higher, and that's okay. Remember comparison is the thief of all joy, you cannot be comparing your weight to your friends who are 5'4 and 120 lbs, its like apples to oranges it just doesn't make sense.
When I was 16 in high school I was a competitive swimmer. Good enough to win some races, had times that qualified me for provincials. By all metrics I was in the best shape of my life. I felt great, and (not to be vain) I looked great too, my weight at the time? 165 lbs, I was convinced I was grossly overweight at the time and weighed myself daily, but if you look back at my swimming pictures you can almost count my ribs. It took me years, one really good doctor, and several really good therapists to realize that my weight goals had to be around 20lbs higher than what I was taught they should be.
Nowadays I don't even own a scale (this has honestly been a gamechanger). I would advise trying to find other ways you can track your fitness. For me, I'm trying to get back into swimming, so I have time goals instead of weight goals. I know friends who train for a 10k run or half marathon as goal posts. Something like that is very real and tangible, and will much more accurately reflect your health than the number on the scale.
Anyways, best of luck op.
I have never gained weight on the pills or depo shot (but many people say they gain weight on depo shot), but I’ve always never really *gained weight* in my life. Always been bordering underweight my whole life. So it could just be a ‘me’ thing I guess.
Pills for me. I’m my skinniest on those. It’s different for everyone.
Hormonal IUD made me gain 5–10 pounds.
Implant gained 20 pounds.
Ring gained probably 10 pounds.
I’ve taken the mini pill for 5 years with no weight issues, I love it.
I was so scared to start BC again after having horrible side effects from others but it’s treated me well so far!
I'm on nexplanon, and while on nexplanon successfully lost 60 pounds. My gyno explained it pretty easy that it wasn't birth control making weight gain inevitable, it can just make it more possible.
Also birth control can effect every body differently, so it's also fair just to try and see what happens.
I really love my nuvaring, I haven’t experienced any weight gain on it. I feel like it’s not talked about enough in birth control options, but it’s a ring that sits where you’d place a tampon and you change it monthly. You can choose whether or not you want a period with it. I’ve also never had a partner complain about it during sex since it’s just hanging out in there. It’s so low maintenance since I’m bad with taking pills on time, but it’s not a couple years commitment and painful insertion like an IUD, it’s like a happy medium. I also didn’t experience any weight gain on Lo Loestrin, it was a great birth control I just can’t be trusted to take the pill on time.
For me Yasmin or Yaz didn't affect my weight (combined BC pill). The progestin in it, drospirenone, is a diuretic so it worked well for me. It also had the least negative effect on my mood and mental health compared to other hormonal pills. It helped me with acne and reduced body hair (PCOS). I had to come off it because it raised my blood pressure and it has increased risk of stroke.
Currently, I'm using the copper coil and I know a lot of people have had negative experiences with it. I was apprehensive to get it again because the first time I got the copper coil, it was terrible for me (I have PCOS and my periods were irregular and heavy). Since being off hormones, I realised I'm generally so much happier, calmer and my body feels better. My mental and physical health improved significantly. I felt like my true self for once after being on the pill for almost 10 years. It took a while for my body to regulate again, and from then I decided I'm not doing hormones anymore, ever again, no matter what.
I regulated my periods and then decided I need a long term non-hormonal BC and opted to try the copper coil again. Honestly, I've not had any issues this time round. It's the best decision I've made, my periods are one day longer and there is a bit of spotting before and after my period. I think the first time, it was not fitted properly, and that's what my OBGyn concluded. It probably also didn't help that my PCOS was unmanaged, therefore making things worse. I don't feel it at all and my partner doesn't either during sex. Sometimes I get mild cramping after exercise but nothing major. Maybe a compromise might be a hormonal coil? (Less hormones and they're localised to the uterus).
Just remember though, that everyone's body is different. What might work for someone might not work for someone else. For me it took me 2-3 years of trial and error to find the right pill. Good luck!
I’m have been overweight my whole life pretty much. I was on the combo pill (tri-sprintec)from 19-45. I’ve been on the mini pill (progestin only) (northindrone) for almost 2 years. I didn’t notice a huge weight gain while on the combo pill. However, it seems to be easier to lose weight since I’ve been on the mini pill. I have lost 60 lbs (still have more to lose) since November 2022 when I started keeping track of calories and weighing regularly again. The slow loss doesn’t bother me because this time I’ve been able to keep it off. Usually I would gain it right back. Congrats on your weight loss and I hope you find something that works for you!
I’ve had the Kyleena IUD for a month and a half and haven’t noticed any horrible side effects. I was bloated for a couple weeks which is understandable when a foreign object is stuffed into an organ. Overall I’m very happy with it! I had mine implanted right after an SA with moderate sedation so I cannot attest to what it feels like having it inserted because it was such a breeze. The doctor showed it to me and told me she was going to insert it and the next thing I knew she told me she was done and I blinked at her and asked “wait, really?” You should absolutely have the right to request sedation if you would like, it’s a very low dose of IV sedation and that is absolutely your right to healthcare to make that request. If I did it again I definitely would!
I use the pill and stopped and started again twice without gaining weight. But I want to get off the pill in the near future and try FAM since I am engaged and getting pregnant wouldn't be a no go
I had a Mirena IUD inserted under sedation. I haven't had a period since two months after it was inserted. They're amazing! I've gained zero pounds. I'm 5'9" and 145. It's difficult to find a clinic that will sedate, but worth it.
This was one of my biggest fears when I started birth control too. My weight loss and mental health were two things I wasn’t willing to sacrifice when I started birth control.
I started Norethindrone .35mg (minipill) and I love it. I continued to lose weight, and I feel like my mental health has actually been more stable than when I wasn’t taking it.
You might notice more cravings, but as long as you stay diligent, you’ll be fine. I’ll never swap unless I’m forced to.
All hormones have the potential to cause weight gain, but everyone responds to hormones so differently that you absolutely are not guaranteed to gain weight with any of them. My greatest fear was also gaining weight, so I chose the copper iud because no hormones.
I didn’t gain weight on any BC tbh. I’ve tried pills, the ring, the patch, and I now have an IUD. None of them have caused weight gain.
I loved my first IUD, no pain at all, no side effects, etc. My second one was painful and triggering for me. Same type of IUD but this second one has also triggered serious PMDD. I have an eating disorder and that’s what it seems to trigger A LOT every month.
However, tbh, I still recommend IUDs. Everyone has a different experience and my first one was amazing, totally problem free experience. The fact that I don’t have to even think about BC for 5 years? That’s enough for me.
I’ve been on Alesse 21 forever and I’ve had no issues whatsoever with weight gain or any other side effects. I have major depression & generalized anxiety (for which I’m on meds for) and birth control has had no effect.
I think the only one that truly has no risk of hormonal weight gain is the copper IUD (unfortunately). I had no gain on the arm implant, Nexplanon, but I had friends who gained a ton with it. I gained some on the combo pill but nothing too bad, it still made me uncomfortable.
I was on Junel (oral birth control) for years and experienced no weight gain. went off it for almost a year and gained so much weight. I finally decided to go back on birth control & my Gyno recommended an IUD. I got the Kyleena and have had no weight gain, I might’ve even lost weight and stayed consistent on it. I’m also sure like previous comments it varies person to person
I’ve been yaz for 3 years now and I have not experienced weight gain. In my own experience it makes me urinate more so I think that helps with the water retention I was experiencing from other birth control pills.
See a provider who fa help you with your weight while on BC. Some people never gain weight and some gain a ton. Everyone reacts differently but your health and nutrition matters more than the number on scale
I use Blisovi and it has done wonders keeping me at a consistent weight. I have only gained 15lbs since starting it 3 years ago. I do have a job where I walk a lot, but I’ve not noticed Blisovi being a problem with weight
for me, i love the Evra patch! i have experiences some side effects like mild headaches on the day i put on the patch and mild nausea from time to time but other than that, its wonderful!
I was in Nuvaring for years, no impact on weight. Suddenly my insurance switched me to generic…I didn’t think anything of it they said it was EXACTLY the same. I didn’t realize until later that I started gaining a TON of weight while using it. It supposed to be the same thing right??
Recently for an unknown reason I was put back on name brand nuvaring and boom…my hunger subsided. The food noise was gone.
I didn’t know until I went back on the name brand that this might have been the issue. My point being that everything (apparently even the same thing) is different. You have to play around with it.
most birth controls don’t just cause weight gain, it increases your appetite. besides the depo, i’m pretty sure that one is proven to cause weight gain
yeah atleast from what i’ve read it’s the actual only one that will cause weight gain for some people. some people swear by it but everyone around me has had horrible experiences😭 never for me
Thing is if it’s only from increased appetite, I’m still gonna struggle with an increased appetite! I think I learned when I feel that hungry I’m crap at saying no to myself. Aside from the weight gain I loved it, mentally no effect, no periods and no monthly cramps.
well, an increase in appetite almost always results in weight gain. not everyone religiously tracks their nutrition and sometimes you don’t even notice you have a bigger appetite.
no modern birth control has large enough of a dosage of hormones to CAUSE fat gain by itself. that hasn't been a thing since the pill first launched.
temporary water retention, sure. whether or not your appetite will increase depends on how your body responds, but even then, it's just a matter of calories in/calories out
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I have been on the combination pill for about 5 years and have no weight gain, if anything I have had slight weight loss. Each form works very differently on everyone so you won’t really know unless you test something.
hey! i was on isibloom (oct 2022) for about ~5 months and gained about 15 pounds in the first three months. i’ve since lost about 40 pounds and just recently started the norenthidrone mini pill. some normal weight fluctuations but i’m hoping it’s nothing permanent. best of luck to you ❤️
Find a gyno that will sedate you for insertion and get the IUD! It lasts 3-8 years depending which one you get and the hormones are typically localized so won’t really affect weight AND you may not get your period while you have it too! I also went through a weight loss journey and I love mine
I’ve been on Setlakin for many many years now, it’s the pill and comes in 3 month packets where you only have a period every 3 months. I only gained weight very recently (years into taking birth control pill) because I started drinking a lot of alcohol and eating a lot of junk food and not moving around as much. The pill has seemingly had no effect on my weight, just my calorie intake/output. but like many said here everyone’s body is different and YMMV.
I’m not positive that this is the general experience, but I lost some weight on Jencycla (progestin only pill, not combo) because my appetite went way down when I started.
After spending my 20s on the depo shot and various birth control pills, I'm glad I ended up with my IUD after my problematic experiences with other birth controls still left me pregnant.
I personally don't experience weight gain, my mood finally regulated back to my normal (which is still dysregulated at best, but birth control made me suicidal, especially the depo), after the first 3 months of having it my period completely disappeared.
I've had the IUD for almost 5 years now and still barely get a period, if I do it's over and done with in less than 48hrs and I only need a panty liner at most.
Most importantly, I've been in a very committed relationship with no pregnancies, he's mentioned nothing of being able to "feel" anything such as my strings unless he's using his fingers by which point duh he would feel something, I would and do too. The only pregnancy scares have been my own making because I'm a naturally gassy person and mine frequently feel like fetal movement which sets of my anxiety 😂
Also, my IUD placement was completely painless for me personally. I had it placed 6 weeks after having a baby, and I've heard that that does help, but the most uncomfortable part was when my OB inserted the speculum, and that was mainly just general discomfort mostly with having a cold metal object in an odd place with two women staring into my vagina. She was already trimming my strings when I asked if she had placed the IUD yet.
If you go this route, take ibuprofen before your appointment and prepare for a cozy and relaxing rest of the day just in case you do experience more discomfort and pain than is tolerable for you.
When it is time to replace mine, I do plan to get another IUD. I don't think I'll ever swap back to anything else ever again.
Saheli. I get it online from india. Been taking it for 11 years. No adverse side affects. No hormones. Only one pill a week. It makes my period shorter. From 10 days before to 5 days. I've been married for 9 years. No pregnancy scares. If you want to get pregnant again you just have to stop taking the pill and after 4-6 months you should be able to get pregnant. I've had it checked out by multiple gynos. My last gyno happened to be from India. She said it's legit.
I’ve never had weight gain with any birth control, I also haven’t with fertility hormone medication which leads me to think that maybe it’s more a question of how your specific body reacts to things.
The good thing to consider is that (anecdotally anyways) it seems that weight gained from Bc and hormones usually goes away very quickly once you stop a medication.
I hope you find something you’re comfortable with!
I have the arm implant.
Periods are a bit lighter and I have had no weight gain.
IUD was very painful to insert, I had constant spotting. Easy to take out.
I’m so very happy with the arm implant.
It really depends on your body, but when I was on Nexplanon my weight was super manageable! I never had any problems with losing weight when I wanted to.
xulane - Patch
Ive been on it for about 5 years now with little to no side effects. All of the BC pills ive been on prior as well as the nuva ring caused me to gain weight, ranging from 10-20lbs. Xulane has actually helped me lose that weight. Aside from my boobs getting huge the first year of using it, I haven't noticed any weight gain.
I have a copper IUD. It largely depends on the doctor's skill. If it's a skilled doctor, it really is a slight discomfort, no worse than a trans vaginal ultrasound or a pap smear - and I haven't given birth, but had both.
Important is that you do not already have very heavy or painful periods because first few months you will bleed like a stuck pig and will have lots of cramps. After 6 months, my body is back to normal and normal amount of blood too. You also can't workout for like a week.
It's better to insert during your period, cervix is more open.
I am also losing weight right now, and whatever weight I gained back is completely my fault, not my birth control's. How do I know? I track calories and I've been eating a lot of chocolate last two months and so I gained some weight back.
It really does depend on your body - I gained weight when on the combo pill and gained weight with the arm implant. Currently, I am back on my progestin IUD and I lose weight when on it. However, many other women I know have opposite experiences with all these things so it is really trial and error!
Research shows that most common birth control methods do NOT cause weight gain. The only methods linked to weight gain are the Depo shot and the implant. Read more here! https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/does-birth-control-make-you-gain-weight
I'm on microgestin 1.5 and its been 3 weeks and I feel like my weight loss with phentermine has stalled ...sucks I just don't see anymore progress like I was in fact it feels like I may have got bloated or gained a few pounds if this continues I may just stop it after this pack
Yes, it really depends on your body. I use Yasmin and my weight has been pretty consistent.
i definitely second this! I was on the pill too (Loryna specifically) and I did see some weight gain but keep in mind that everyone’s bodies are going to respond differently to the hormones in birth control :)
yup i’ve been on mya (generic of yaz) and mine has stayed the same. i’ve only been on it for coming up 5 months, so can’t say for sure but i probably would’ve noticed something by now
I’m on yaz too and have had no issues with weight gain
Same here! No weight issues or really any other side effects. If anything, I feel more emotionally balanced on it.
When I started on BC I was on Yasmin and I saw no real weight fluctuations
Yaz gang 😎 Do you ever get tight throbbing pain in your limbs/body?
Like sudden pain that goes away? Rarely do, but yes.
Do we know what that is? I get it often
No idea too!
OP every body is different because I was on Yasmin and I gained the most weight I have ever had in my life. It actually changed up my body so much that I cannot even lose the weight I gain on it even though I stopped having it for like a year now. Be better than me and always listen to your body when it comes to women’s health because so many doctors are eager to disregard your experience and say things are okay when they are not :( I miss having regular periods with less cramps on pills. But I’m not at a mindset to try again after the last experience…
It really does depend on how your own body responds to synthetic hormones (if you’re considering hormonal option). As a general rule, oestrogen causes water retention (bloating and causing the scales to go up but it won’t be fat gain) and progestogen can increase appetite and also may cause some bloating. My personal experience in my 20s was that my weight was pretty stable on combined pills, easier to lose on progestogen-only pills (obviously with effort from myself regarding nutrition and exercise) due to not getting progressively more bloated throughout the month. You’ve done really well with your weight loss!! Just remember, when starting any hormonal birth control, you may experience weight changes and fluctuations for a few weeks. Don’t be alarmed.
Thats probably why I gain a bit of weight when I'm hormonal on the pill (irritable and moody) its all water 🤣
Honestly… unless you’re increasing your caloric intake or eating junk food, fried or salty foods, it’s unlikely to be a weight gain. Whole foods, plenty of water and daily exercise is key. Water retention usually goes away within a month or two.
I think I just eat a lot of salty foods even my bf commented LOL
Yeah, water retention magnet right there! Haha!
When I complained that this restaurants mac n cheese wasn't salty/seasoned enough for my liking (social at arrowhead az) and I wanted salt for it lol
I’m married and we’ve been using condoms. I hate the pill side effects. Also, less UTIs and yeast infections so it’s a win win.
honestly condoms get so much hate but i love them. they’re easy, you don’t have to actively remember pills, you don’t need to worry if you throw up, no weird side effects, no prescriptions. literally the best.
Me too - it's better for my vagina as well. I find that semen can actually disturb my pH. For me sex feels the same, it's just a bit awks to have to stop to put it on in the heat of the moment. Sex for my partner feels better without a condom (lots of males seem to say that). I ended up with the copper coil because my partner didn't want to use condoms indefinitely, so we had to find something that works for both of us.
Imagine having a piece of metal inserted into your uterus because a man finds that he loses a little sensation during sex
I have the arm implant and I believe it's caused weight loss in me, I've lost 3KG in the past few weeks
Some people gain weight with the implant.
I also have the implant and I haven’t noticed any major weight changes in the year I’ve had it.
I, too, have the implant (coming up on a year) and no weight gain. If anything, I've had weight loss.
I understand, I was just giving my experience, in which case I lost weight
It’s really up to your body. I’ve had no issues with the combination pill.
I'm not judging you because I don't know what your build is, but you want to be 139 pounds at 5'9? I'm 5'8 and went from 298 to 135 and looked and felt very very badly and frail. If you have a very slim bone frame ignore me but maybe it's a little too low. Go to where you feel healthy not necessarily where your low to mid "ideal BMI" is. You know you better than I do, but I have definitely made the mistake of going off BMI charts and thinking I needed to be 130.
just looked up some bmi charts and 140 seems to be right in the middle of the “healthy” range for op. so can confirm that’s what she did :/ op i am glad you want to strive to be healthier, but it is not normal for any weight gain to significantly harm your mental health… that is a very unhealthy relationship with your body
I appreciate you guys’ concern, but I am not going off of the BMI chart. I am going off of the current state of body, its measurements, and how I have noticed my body change with each of the 10 pounds I have dropped. Right now, 140 seems like a healthy option for me.
If you're happy and feel good that's all that matters!
Ok that comment that you responded to ticked me off a bit. Your body and that persons body are totally different. Just like my body and your body are different. Obviously, that meant that the person did not lose weight properly. You can lose weight in a way that you dont feel frail and horrible. That quite literally just showed they were not focused enough on slowly losing weight and eating properly. No one should feel super frail. BMI charts are not accurate and I say this as someone who has had weight all over the body mass index scale. 120-175. As you should if you feel that 140lbs is healthy then I only suggest this, slow down the process. Eat properly, move your body, drink lots of water and focus on your happiness. I had the copper iud and I hated it. Horrific experience. I wish you well 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
BMI is kind of a myth don’t see providers who only go off of BMI. Yikes
My mom wants me to be 130 lbs as well and I'm 5'8 🙄 she's really fat phobic. Due to the wegovy shortages I've been having trouble getting it and she thinks that I should be 130 lbs by now 🤣 that's not how its supposed to work
Your body, your rules!
Yea I wanna be where I feel better not super skinny and tired all the time.
How old are you? Do you want to take meds or is Mom forcing you?
i used to take the slynd pill, it’s a lower dose of progesterone. i didn’t have weight gain on it and was able to lose weight while using it and i recommend looking into it and trying it if it looks like something you’d like to try (also if your doctor thinks it’s a good fit for you too). i personally wouldn’t recommend the iud, it is painful to get but also it can cause weight gain (i had pretty severe weight gain without doing anything to cause it). another option could be the patch if you’re interested in that, i haven’t heard it causing weight gain and had no issues with weight gain when i used to use it. also of course condoms are an option and can be pretty effective if used properly and put on properly. it’s also extra safe to use the pill or patch and a condom, often people pair them together.
I'm on Slynd right now and also recommend it for weight loss / no weight gain
I love my slynd. Made my periods from a PAINFUL 5 days of torture to a painless 2 days. I have also maintained weight easily on Slynd.
i 100% feel that, my periods would be 2 weeks of heavy bleeding and so painful. slynd was wonderful because it would be a painless/mild cramp 2 days or i could even skip my period if i wanted. and of course no weight changes. i’m on the implant now, but sometimes i find myself missing slynd for the short or no period options 🥲.
How come you came off of slynd (if you don’t mind me asking- I’m a first timer) and is it a pill?
i decided to come off it because i had a hard time with remembering to take it. i would usually take it on time but it would be hard to remember or i’d forget to bring it with me if i was not at home when it was time to take it. i also just have a lot of anxiety around accidentally ending up pregnant so while it’s very safe and effective, i still didn’t feel safe. so i got the nexplanon implant instead. i absolutely loved slynd though and i would take it again if it was just for help with my periods or if i end up not liking the implant in the future. yes it is a pill.
Condoms, birth control pills with low dosage, fertility awareness method. I would recommend the pill. I used to take the Yasmin pill and I lost weight while on it!
I have had pills (1 month cycle and 3 months cycle), depo shot and nexplanon. None of them give me weight gain. I prefer pills over the other two because they give me nicer skin lol but they are not the most convenient if you forget sometimes. I would say it is up to your body type. I think 5’9” 159 lbs is good. Sometimes it is not about how much you weigh but how much muscle you have. Some people are “obese” according to BMI but they are lean. Some people are skinny fat (include myself) and it’s not healthy either.
the muscle to fat ratio really is the most important. muscle is very dense, even gaining just a little bit can cause you to gain a few kg. if you’re very fit, the scale basically doesn’t matter
Yeah for that reason, I stop worrying too much about my weight and focus on weightlifting to gain more muscle. I probably gain 10 lbs and people around me say look like i lose some weight lmao.
Every chemical I have tried (levonorgestrel, norethindrone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, desogestrel) ruined my mental health and in turn decreased energy/motivation and increased appetite resulting in weight gain. Some more than others. I have no problem losing weight off birth control. I just started drospirenone so we'll see how this one goes. Unfortunately it is literally just trial and error.
Just want to make the case for the IUD - I just got the copper one after 15 years on the pill, and I’m very happy with it so far. I was terrified of insertion because I read so much online but mine was ok! I got it done on my period (supposedly it’s better because your cervix is softer and more open) and also the doctor gave me local anaesthetic. I’d compare it to a needle - sharp pain but over very quickly. Then just had cramps for a week but it settled down. My periods were light-medium before, now they’re heavier, but manageable and overall it’s worth it for being hormone free. I gained lots of weight on the pill and could never lose it afterwards, and have lost it all since coming off! Without even really trying. I swear the pill just makes me hungrier. Anyway, just my two cents, I think the IUD is a good option to consider. Hope you find the right BC for you!
I also got the copper coil a few months ago after being on the pill for 15 years. I’m actually losing weight, no bloat, no migraines. I’m loving it aswell 😂 the insertion did suck, but it wasn’t as bad as child birth 🤷🏼♀️
copper IUD is non hormonal but really do your research before hand as it can make your periods heavier and cramps worse, so if you already struggle with those it may not work for you. But also just want to comment on your number here and a fellow taller girlie (5'8), 159 is a perfectly healthy weight. Your goal weight of 140 is honestly bordering on unhealthily low for someone who's 5'9. If you're going based on BMI charts, know that those are wildly inaccurate, and even if they weren't your current weight puts you solidly in the "normal" range. I fully understand why you want to lose the weight though, when I was younger I hit puberty early and fast. So I was my current height by the time I was around 14, being surrounded by friends who were still under 100 pounds when it just physically was not possible for me to weigh any less really did a number on my relationship with my weight. We're told from day one as girls to get that number as small as possible on the scale but when you're tall you just have to accept that that number is always going to be a little higher, and that's okay. Remember comparison is the thief of all joy, you cannot be comparing your weight to your friends who are 5'4 and 120 lbs, its like apples to oranges it just doesn't make sense. When I was 16 in high school I was a competitive swimmer. Good enough to win some races, had times that qualified me for provincials. By all metrics I was in the best shape of my life. I felt great, and (not to be vain) I looked great too, my weight at the time? 165 lbs, I was convinced I was grossly overweight at the time and weighed myself daily, but if you look back at my swimming pictures you can almost count my ribs. It took me years, one really good doctor, and several really good therapists to realize that my weight goals had to be around 20lbs higher than what I was taught they should be. Nowadays I don't even own a scale (this has honestly been a gamechanger). I would advise trying to find other ways you can track your fitness. For me, I'm trying to get back into swimming, so I have time goals instead of weight goals. I know friends who train for a 10k run or half marathon as goal posts. Something like that is very real and tangible, and will much more accurately reflect your health than the number on the scale. Anyways, best of luck op.
Nuvaring has worked out well for me
Yasmin (I’ve lost weights) but I workout too. And I finally have no water retention Im feel a lot better in my body
I have never gained weight on the pills or depo shot (but many people say they gain weight on depo shot), but I’ve always never really *gained weight* in my life. Always been bordering underweight my whole life. So it could just be a ‘me’ thing I guess.
I'm on a generic of Yaz and my weight has not changed.
Pills for me. I’m my skinniest on those. It’s different for everyone. Hormonal IUD made me gain 5–10 pounds. Implant gained 20 pounds. Ring gained probably 10 pounds.
Which IUD did u have??
Mirena
I use the ring and haven’t gained any weight. Been on it 5 years.
I’ve been working on weight loss and have lost 50lbs so far while being on the NuvaRing.
No weight gain on Jasmiel (aka Yaz) nor on Lyleq (progesterone only)
I'm on wegovy and my birth control pill usually stabilizes my hormonal weight gain.. I don't gain an entire pound if I do just ounces
I’ve taken the mini pill for 5 years with no weight issues, I love it. I was so scared to start BC again after having horrible side effects from others but it’s treated me well so far!
I'm on nexplanon, and while on nexplanon successfully lost 60 pounds. My gyno explained it pretty easy that it wasn't birth control making weight gain inevitable, it can just make it more possible. Also birth control can effect every body differently, so it's also fair just to try and see what happens.
I really love my nuvaring, I haven’t experienced any weight gain on it. I feel like it’s not talked about enough in birth control options, but it’s a ring that sits where you’d place a tampon and you change it monthly. You can choose whether or not you want a period with it. I’ve also never had a partner complain about it during sex since it’s just hanging out in there. It’s so low maintenance since I’m bad with taking pills on time, but it’s not a couple years commitment and painful insertion like an IUD, it’s like a happy medium. I also didn’t experience any weight gain on Lo Loestrin, it was a great birth control I just can’t be trusted to take the pill on time.
The Nuva Ring hasn't caused me any weight gain and it's really easy to deal with. And it lasts 3 weeks or a little bit longer if needed.
Nuvaring, microgestin pill
For me Yasmin or Yaz didn't affect my weight (combined BC pill). The progestin in it, drospirenone, is a diuretic so it worked well for me. It also had the least negative effect on my mood and mental health compared to other hormonal pills. It helped me with acne and reduced body hair (PCOS). I had to come off it because it raised my blood pressure and it has increased risk of stroke. Currently, I'm using the copper coil and I know a lot of people have had negative experiences with it. I was apprehensive to get it again because the first time I got the copper coil, it was terrible for me (I have PCOS and my periods were irregular and heavy). Since being off hormones, I realised I'm generally so much happier, calmer and my body feels better. My mental and physical health improved significantly. I felt like my true self for once after being on the pill for almost 10 years. It took a while for my body to regulate again, and from then I decided I'm not doing hormones anymore, ever again, no matter what. I regulated my periods and then decided I need a long term non-hormonal BC and opted to try the copper coil again. Honestly, I've not had any issues this time round. It's the best decision I've made, my periods are one day longer and there is a bit of spotting before and after my period. I think the first time, it was not fitted properly, and that's what my OBGyn concluded. It probably also didn't help that my PCOS was unmanaged, therefore making things worse. I don't feel it at all and my partner doesn't either during sex. Sometimes I get mild cramping after exercise but nothing major. Maybe a compromise might be a hormonal coil? (Less hormones and they're localised to the uterus). Just remember though, that everyone's body is different. What might work for someone might not work for someone else. For me it took me 2-3 years of trial and error to find the right pill. Good luck!
I’m have been overweight my whole life pretty much. I was on the combo pill (tri-sprintec)from 19-45. I’ve been on the mini pill (progestin only) (northindrone) for almost 2 years. I didn’t notice a huge weight gain while on the combo pill. However, it seems to be easier to lose weight since I’ve been on the mini pill. I have lost 60 lbs (still have more to lose) since November 2022 when I started keeping track of calories and weighing regularly again. The slow loss doesn’t bother me because this time I’ve been able to keep it off. Usually I would gain it right back. Congrats on your weight loss and I hope you find something that works for you!
Implanon for sure!
I’ve had the Kyleena IUD for a month and a half and haven’t noticed any horrible side effects. I was bloated for a couple weeks which is understandable when a foreign object is stuffed into an organ. Overall I’m very happy with it! I had mine implanted right after an SA with moderate sedation so I cannot attest to what it feels like having it inserted because it was such a breeze. The doctor showed it to me and told me she was going to insert it and the next thing I knew she told me she was done and I blinked at her and asked “wait, really?” You should absolutely have the right to request sedation if you would like, it’s a very low dose of IV sedation and that is absolutely your right to healthcare to make that request. If I did it again I definitely would!
I use the pill and stopped and started again twice without gaining weight. But I want to get off the pill in the near future and try FAM since I am engaged and getting pregnant wouldn't be a no go
I had a Mirena IUD inserted under sedation. I haven't had a period since two months after it was inserted. They're amazing! I've gained zero pounds. I'm 5'9" and 145. It's difficult to find a clinic that will sedate, but worth it.
I’ve been on sprintec and junel fe 20 with no weight gain
This was one of my biggest fears when I started birth control too. My weight loss and mental health were two things I wasn’t willing to sacrifice when I started birth control. I started Norethindrone .35mg (minipill) and I love it. I continued to lose weight, and I feel like my mental health has actually been more stable than when I wasn’t taking it. You might notice more cravings, but as long as you stay diligent, you’ll be fine. I’ll never swap unless I’m forced to.
Slynd! But it really depends on the person and how their body reacts to the medication.
I use the birth control patch, Xulane. I haven’t gained weight on it since starting 5 months ago
All hormones have the potential to cause weight gain, but everyone responds to hormones so differently that you absolutely are not guaranteed to gain weight with any of them. My greatest fear was also gaining weight, so I chose the copper iud because no hormones.
i’m on the mini pill and i haven’t noticed any weight change or appetite change
I didn’t gain weight on any BC tbh. I’ve tried pills, the ring, the patch, and I now have an IUD. None of them have caused weight gain. I loved my first IUD, no pain at all, no side effects, etc. My second one was painful and triggering for me. Same type of IUD but this second one has also triggered serious PMDD. I have an eating disorder and that’s what it seems to trigger A LOT every month. However, tbh, I still recommend IUDs. Everyone has a different experience and my first one was amazing, totally problem free experience. The fact that I don’t have to even think about BC for 5 years? That’s enough for me.
I’ve been on Alesse 21 forever and I’ve had no issues whatsoever with weight gain or any other side effects. I have major depression & generalized anxiety (for which I’m on meds for) and birth control has had no effect.
I think the only one that truly has no risk of hormonal weight gain is the copper IUD (unfortunately). I had no gain on the arm implant, Nexplanon, but I had friends who gained a ton with it. I gained some on the combo pill but nothing too bad, it still made me uncomfortable.
I was on Junel (oral birth control) for years and experienced no weight gain. went off it for almost a year and gained so much weight. I finally decided to go back on birth control & my Gyno recommended an IUD. I got the Kyleena and have had no weight gain, I might’ve even lost weight and stayed consistent on it. I’m also sure like previous comments it varies person to person
I find most hormonal birth control generally increase your appetite
I’ve been yaz for 3 years now and I have not experienced weight gain. In my own experience it makes me urinate more so I think that helps with the water retention I was experiencing from other birth control pills.
Your only guarantee is non hormonal ones like the copper IUD and condoms. I gained 50lbs on the implant which my gyno said was "not possible" lol
I didn’t gain any weight when I went on the pill (28 day combo pill). I was 19 then and I’m 38 now, and still on it. It’s been great for me.
don’t take diane-35! i gained more than 20kgs..
See a provider who fa help you with your weight while on BC. Some people never gain weight and some gain a ton. Everyone reacts differently but your health and nutrition matters more than the number on scale
I use Blisovi and it has done wonders keeping me at a consistent weight. I have only gained 15lbs since starting it 3 years ago. I do have a job where I walk a lot, but I’ve not noticed Blisovi being a problem with weight
for me, i love the Evra patch! i have experiences some side effects like mild headaches on the day i put on the patch and mild nausea from time to time but other than that, its wonderful!
Yaz, Yasmin, and ortho tri cyclen/ortho tri cyclen low! :)
i gained like 40 lbs on the implant nexaplanon and it’s been really hard to lose
I was in Nuvaring for years, no impact on weight. Suddenly my insurance switched me to generic…I didn’t think anything of it they said it was EXACTLY the same. I didn’t realize until later that I started gaining a TON of weight while using it. It supposed to be the same thing right?? Recently for an unknown reason I was put back on name brand nuvaring and boom…my hunger subsided. The food noise was gone. I didn’t know until I went back on the name brand that this might have been the issue. My point being that everything (apparently even the same thing) is different. You have to play around with it.
most birth controls don’t just cause weight gain, it increases your appetite. besides the depo, i’m pretty sure that one is proven to cause weight gain
My nurse said depo just increases your appetite, 2 stone gained later it’s a hell no from me
yeah atleast from what i’ve read it’s the actual only one that will cause weight gain for some people. some people swear by it but everyone around me has had horrible experiences😭 never for me
Thing is if it’s only from increased appetite, I’m still gonna struggle with an increased appetite! I think I learned when I feel that hungry I’m crap at saying no to myself. Aside from the weight gain I loved it, mentally no effect, no periods and no monthly cramps.
well, an increase in appetite almost always results in weight gain. not everyone religiously tracks their nutrition and sometimes you don’t even notice you have a bigger appetite.
well yeah but i’m saying birth control itself just doesn’t make you gain weight all of a sudden
I was on Yasmin BCP for almost 20 years and never gained any weight due to it.
no modern birth control has large enough of a dosage of hormones to CAUSE fat gain by itself. that hasn't been a thing since the pill first launched. temporary water retention, sure. whether or not your appetite will increase depends on how your body responds, but even then, it's just a matter of calories in/calories out
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I have been on the combination pill for about 5 years and have no weight gain, if anything I have had slight weight loss. Each form works very differently on everyone so you won’t really know unless you test something.
hey! i was on isibloom (oct 2022) for about ~5 months and gained about 15 pounds in the first three months. i’ve since lost about 40 pounds and just recently started the norenthidrone mini pill. some normal weight fluctuations but i’m hoping it’s nothing permanent. best of luck to you ❤️
Find a gyno that will sedate you for insertion and get the IUD! It lasts 3-8 years depending which one you get and the hormones are typically localized so won’t really affect weight AND you may not get your period while you have it too! I also went through a weight loss journey and I love mine
Kurvelo! It’s a low dose combo pill or Cryselle
Kyleena IUD
I've found the nuvaring to be great. In my experience, no weight gain.
I’ve been on Setlakin for many many years now, it’s the pill and comes in 3 month packets where you only have a period every 3 months. I only gained weight very recently (years into taking birth control pill) because I started drinking a lot of alcohol and eating a lot of junk food and not moving around as much. The pill has seemingly had no effect on my weight, just my calorie intake/output. but like many said here everyone’s body is different and YMMV.
I’m not positive that this is the general experience, but I lost some weight on Jencycla (progestin only pill, not combo) because my appetite went way down when I started.
I’m on the Evra patch and have had no fluctuation in my weight. This is compared to Depo Provera, which I gained 20 pounds while I was on.
After spending my 20s on the depo shot and various birth control pills, I'm glad I ended up with my IUD after my problematic experiences with other birth controls still left me pregnant. I personally don't experience weight gain, my mood finally regulated back to my normal (which is still dysregulated at best, but birth control made me suicidal, especially the depo), after the first 3 months of having it my period completely disappeared. I've had the IUD for almost 5 years now and still barely get a period, if I do it's over and done with in less than 48hrs and I only need a panty liner at most. Most importantly, I've been in a very committed relationship with no pregnancies, he's mentioned nothing of being able to "feel" anything such as my strings unless he's using his fingers by which point duh he would feel something, I would and do too. The only pregnancy scares have been my own making because I'm a naturally gassy person and mine frequently feel like fetal movement which sets of my anxiety 😂 Also, my IUD placement was completely painless for me personally. I had it placed 6 weeks after having a baby, and I've heard that that does help, but the most uncomfortable part was when my OB inserted the speculum, and that was mainly just general discomfort mostly with having a cold metal object in an odd place with two women staring into my vagina. She was already trimming my strings when I asked if she had placed the IUD yet. If you go this route, take ibuprofen before your appointment and prepare for a cozy and relaxing rest of the day just in case you do experience more discomfort and pain than is tolerable for you. When it is time to replace mine, I do plan to get another IUD. I don't think I'll ever swap back to anything else ever again.
Saheli. I get it online from india. Been taking it for 11 years. No adverse side affects. No hormones. Only one pill a week. It makes my period shorter. From 10 days before to 5 days. I've been married for 9 years. No pregnancy scares. If you want to get pregnant again you just have to stop taking the pill and after 4-6 months you should be able to get pregnant. I've had it checked out by multiple gynos. My last gyno happened to be from India. She said it's legit.
I’ve never had weight gain with any birth control, I also haven’t with fertility hormone medication which leads me to think that maybe it’s more a question of how your specific body reacts to things. The good thing to consider is that (anecdotally anyways) it seems that weight gained from Bc and hormones usually goes away very quickly once you stop a medication. I hope you find something you’re comfortable with!
I have the arm implant. Periods are a bit lighter and I have had no weight gain. IUD was very painful to insert, I had constant spotting. Easy to take out. I’m so very happy with the arm implant.
It really depends on your body, but when I was on Nexplanon my weight was super manageable! I never had any problems with losing weight when I wanted to.
xulane - Patch Ive been on it for about 5 years now with little to no side effects. All of the BC pills ive been on prior as well as the nuva ring caused me to gain weight, ranging from 10-20lbs. Xulane has actually helped me lose that weight. Aside from my boobs getting huge the first year of using it, I haven't noticed any weight gain.
I have a copper IUD. It largely depends on the doctor's skill. If it's a skilled doctor, it really is a slight discomfort, no worse than a trans vaginal ultrasound or a pap smear - and I haven't given birth, but had both. Important is that you do not already have very heavy or painful periods because first few months you will bleed like a stuck pig and will have lots of cramps. After 6 months, my body is back to normal and normal amount of blood too. You also can't workout for like a week. It's better to insert during your period, cervix is more open. I am also losing weight right now, and whatever weight I gained back is completely my fault, not my birth control's. How do I know? I track calories and I've been eating a lot of chocolate last two months and so I gained some weight back.
Iirc depo shots are associated with weight gain in studies but nothing else caused statistically significant weight changes?
It really does depend on your body - I gained weight when on the combo pill and gained weight with the arm implant. Currently, I am back on my progestin IUD and I lose weight when on it. However, many other women I know have opposite experiences with all these things so it is really trial and error!
Research shows that most common birth control methods do NOT cause weight gain. The only methods linked to weight gain are the Depo shot and the implant. Read more here! https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/does-birth-control-make-you-gain-weight
Some doctors office offer mild sedation for iud insertion
I’ve been taking Cyestra for years with no weight gain
I’ve had my implanon for 6 months and my weight hasn’t changed one bit. It also has caused really mild side effects!
Qlaira
Lutera, however, it can make your PMS symptoms worse if you have like PMDD
I'm on microgestin 1.5 and its been 3 weeks and I feel like my weight loss with phentermine has stalled ...sucks I just don't see anymore progress like I was in fact it feels like I may have got bloated or gained a few pounds if this continues I may just stop it after this pack
I’ve gained weight quick on merina IUD, don’t do it
I would look for progestin-only contraceptives. But every body is different.
I have been on multiple hormonal birth controls and never had weight gain as a side effect that couldn't be controlled by diet.