Does the birth control pill actually make
you gain weight? Or is it because your
body thinks you are pregnant and you feel
hungry all the time, therefore you eat to
satisfy your hunger?
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blu_eyes00
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 96 Location: Canada
Posted: 09-02-03 09:49am
The pill has been known to help some
people pack on a few extra pounds. When
I first started taking the pill, I noticed
that I was suddenly hungry all the
time...Even only 25 minutes after I ate!
The change in hormones does this...Some
people will notice it, others won't. I
noticed, so I made a conscious effort not
to eat every time I was hungry. Instead,
I would have some fruit, or water. After
the first 2 months, things settled down.
I did not put any extra weight on that was
related to the pill. For some people,
there is no extra hunger. It all depends
on the person - the pill reacts
differently with everyone.
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