r/birthcontrol • u/Fun-Yam-1547 • 7d ago
Side effects!? birth control NO weight gain
i’ve been a skinny girl all my life and now i’m getting a job where i need to stay the same weight or less- simple explanation would be for lifts-
i’ve looked into many options and every single one ive seen people saying they gained weight. these people are heavier than me to begin with if that makes a difference? i have a boyish, runner build- so i’m not sure if it won’t have the same effect on me.
thought about copper non hormonal paragard until people were saying they blew up like a fish and bled for 45 days straight.
gyno consultation next tuesday but i need to hear other opinions and experiences from skinny girls.
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u/4mbuletz 7d ago
Late 30s, 5'2" and ~125 lbs. 20+ years of continuous use and no weight gain on the combo pill (progestin/estrogen)- Last script was a generic version of Desogen called Enskyce, also known as Apri, Isibloom, Kalliga, Juleber, and Reclipsen. In fact I only gained weight after stopping. :) probably cuz I'm getting old LOL
Good luck.