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The Pill and Weight Gain ????
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Hi there, my gf recently went on the pill- i think it was 'Nystrogen' or the like,
and she is complaining that she is putting weight on - and that it has actualy put her off sex.
what would be a good alternative?
Regards,
and she is complaining that she is putting weight on - and that it has actualy put her off sex.
what would be a good alternative?
Regards,
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The Pill
Best thing to do is to get your girlfriend to pop down to he doctors so he can prescribe her a new brand.
Why the sad face about that!
One thing I would strongly advise against tho is the injection form of the pill, went on it a few years ago n put on about 2 n a half stone in about 6 months... altho I guess its probably different for everyone
I found that all the different pills have similar affects. It just didn't suit me. :eek2:
there are lots of other forms of birth control though, she could get a shot ( works for 6 months and she doesnt have to do anything) or a diaphram or a coil i think they even have these things out that are little rings inserted just below the cervix opening that produce a low level of hormones...... or good ole condoms! there are lots of options and she needs to talk to her gyno, she obviously isnt the first person thats had issues with the pill
The shot's only for 3 months. It's usually called depo, and it's the same hormones as the ones in the pill
There's a new-ish pill called Yasmin that doesn't cause weight gain. She could go back to her docs and get that?
its really unconfortable and makes me really self concience. Its also bloody painful coz im a 34 D now:(
Which pill are you on? I need to swap! lol
I've never had any side effects what-so-ever on mine which is lucky.
I was on the marvlon pill for two years but came off it recently due to bad side effects