microgynon and weight gain

[SFgirl]

I was taking Microgynon when I was living in HKG. It wasn't until I moved to San Francisco when I started taking it again after some time off from it that I was getting very bloated and that my appetite had increased 10fold! I wasn't sure what was going on at the time. I was also exercising 5 times a week and burning about 500-700 kcals per gym visit. I managed to stay at a decent weight but it was weird that I wasn't losing any weight no matter how much I worked out!

When I decided to give my body a break from birth control meds, I noticed that I lost about 5 lbs. pretty much in a couple of weeks time. I wasn't doing anything differently.

Thinking that my body might not be compatible with Microgynon, I went to see the doctor recently and she put me on Yaz and then Yasmin (cheaper version of Yaz) and although I had mood swings (something I never had with Microgynon) and started PMS symptoms, it balanced out in about 8 weeks. 3 days ago, my prescription for Yasmin didn't come through and I decided to take a month of Microgynon while waiting for the Yasmin to arrive. My stomach has become incredibly bloated and I feel like I've gained 5 lbs. in my stomach overnight! My doctor did say that some pills can make you hungry and to watch my appetite. I didn't eat anything abnormal yesterday and I woke up this morning looking like I ate 2 entire pizzas by myself.

I decided today that I am going off it mid-cycle. It's way too depressing to stay on this pill now that I know what it does.

[sf3459]

I started using Microgynon 30 When I Was 17 and a Half. I Am Now 19 and am still with the same partner. wen i started the pill i was a size 6/8 which was perfect for my height [4ft 11] as i was curvy. i am now a size 12. a month ago i also came of this pill as i ran out and didnt bother to get any more. i have an increased sex drive and now i understand the reason for the weight gain as i was getting irritated due to eating healthy and excersise not having any effect i hope i can go back to atleast a size 8

[sf3459]

I started using Microgynon 30 When I Was 17 and a Half. I Am Now 19 and am still with the same partner. wen i started the pill i was a size 6/8 which was perfect for my height [4ft 11] as i was curvy. i am now a size 12. a month ago i also came of this pill as i ran out and didnt bother to get any more. i have an increased sex drive and now i understand the reason for the weight gain as i was getting irritated due to eating healthy and excersise not having any effect i hope i can go back to atleast a size 8

[xxcheloweloxx]

im also on microgynon 30 and have been for about a year, im always hungry, iv gone from 108lbs to 121 lbs. which might not sound like much, but its upsetting. i have about 4 months of pills left, i think ill consider the implanon when they are all gone. i thought i was going mad and i was the only one with this problem, as none of my friends are on microgynon.

Hey,

I seen that yu are considering going on the Implanon. The implanon is not much better than the pill in many cases. I had it previously and didn't have my period for nearly a year which caused me to put on weight but otherwise it was great for me. I had another one put in in June 09 and it has been the worst ever. I have had my period for the last 5mth very nearly every day!!! I went to the doctor as i am constantly shattered and have found out i am now again anaemic (after previously being due to being pregnant). Can't believe how much this takes out of me and has made me feel really depressed. The mood swings are ridiculous...feel sorry for my partner!

Dnt think there is anything out there that is totally suitable!

x

[BeckyBedbug]

I just did a search and found this thread.

I've been on Microgynon 30 for less than 3 years and have gone from 9st7 to around 13st!! Or, a size 10 to a size 18. Even though I've been going to the gym three times a week for months, nothing is shifting.

I only recently put this down to the pill so I'm not taking it from now on to see if my weight changes at all.

I'll keep you all posted!!

[Guest8950275902]

I was on microgynon for 2 months and also gained half a stone, I also had quite an outbreak of spots on my face and chest, which is very unusual for me as i have NEVER had spots before and I'm 18! I was quick to change my pill and will start taking the new one in a weeks time, Im sure my symptoms will improve after this as I completely blame Microgynon for my problems. Also, I found NO benefits to this pill

[margiepargie]

I was on microgynon for about a year and a half. I gained nearly 2 stone even though I wasn't eating any different than previously. My boobs went up a bra size and were contantly sore, my sex drive disappeared, I felt extremely sick after taking the pill so I had to take it before I went to bed and I had loads of headaches.

At the time I thought that all this was normal and that all women have these side-effects so I put up with them. Looking back I was stupid for staying on it. But then I found out my friend was on the same tablets and she was LOSING weight and she had none of the horrible side effects I had. Everyone is different and you have to find a contraception that's best suited to you

[gust89]

I started the pill about a week ago and on The 4th night of takin it my belly bloated and I looked like I was about 4 months pregnant, it happened again yesterday!!! Anyone else had random bloating.....??? It only lasts about 30 mins then my tummy goes back to normal!

[gust89]

I started the pill about a week ago and on The 4th night of takin it my belly bloated and I looked like I was about 4 months pregnant, it happened again yesterday!!! Anyone else had random bloating.....??? It only lasts about 30 mins then my tummy goes back to normal!

[smp77]

I have been taking this pill for 3 years following the birth of my daughter. I had taken the pill about 12 years ago, but stopped it as I was bleeding whilst taking it and was unhappy (I think that was ovranette - something like that). Since I have been taking microgynon I have gained about 1 stone 10 lbs. I suffer from PCOS which makes it hard to lose weight anyway, but whatever I do, even doing an hour workout on my wii fit 5 nights a week and calorie counting does not get the weight to shift. I am really tempted to come off this pill for 6 months to see if it makes any difference. I have always put the weight gain down to PCOS but am now wondering if it is actually the pill as my eating habits have not changed in the last 3 years! The upside of this pill is my periods are now much lighter and only last about 4 days! I suppose I have to weigh up the pros and cons! Pros of microgynon - protection against pregnancy and light periods cons - weight gain! Is it worth stopping it for 6 months just to see, and if the weight comes off going back to my doctor and asking for something different! It is frustrating as I have a wardrobe of clothes that I can no longer wear as I have gone from a 12 to a 16! Grrrrrrrr! Any advice on stopping taking microgynon would be most appreciated.

[plobby]

I was 16 when i started on this pill and at that age i was also very very skinny. My doctor thought it would be the better pill for my periods as i was suffering from them badly. A year on and i had gane 2 stone, it didnt bother me as i needed to put the weight on and i just put it down to growing up. I came of the pill when i was 17 due to the headaches and moodswings i was experiancing, but then wasnt happy with the result of my periods after i had cahenged my pill so i decided to go back on it. Now at 19 i have gone from 6 and a half stone to 11 stone 2 pounds. I exercise as i have to walk to work and back 5 days a week and this takes an hour there and an hour back each day, i had also gone to the gym but i never lost a shed of wieght i just kept gaining it. i have found that im starting with the mood swings and headaches again, and found that latley ive been so down and depressed. i didnt no what it really was over as my life is preety okay, good job, supportive parents ect. i decided to see if people had the same problem and it wasnt just me but when i found this site i am defenitly changing my pill again. i cant understand how something so small can cause such a problem.

[A Coleman]

I had been on microgynon for 18 years, and recently was advised to change my pill because of my age!! I have been on cerazette for 2 months, and have since lost 11lbs, so it obviously shows that microgynon does affect your weight. I have found cerazette to be a very effective pill!

[nairobi]

OMG I can't believe how many of us are suffering in the same way because of the pill. I've been on Microgynon for almost a year now and yep you guessed it: major weight gain, dreadful skin, constant tiredness, depression, and extreme mood-swings. And there was me thinking it was part of getting older (I turned 33 this week). I'm definitely going back and changing pills this week!!!

[Jenna40]

Oh My God!!!!
I pilled on the pounds over the last few years and i thought it was due to comfort eating due to loosing my parents, ended up adding 1 stone. I have tried everything to get the weight off, calorie counting, removing bread from diet, cutting down the drink exercising 'till my leg is knackered. I put it down to getting over the 40 mark.I had a sudden urge to find out about this pill and found this site. I will be seeing my doctor forth with!!!!

[louisek1980]

Hi - I first went on Microgynon when I was 17/18 and I felt it was ok - I did put on a little weight but I felt that must be normal. last year (at the age of 29) I came off it for 6 months due to a breakup and thought it would be good to to give my boby a break from the pill. After the 6 month break I decided to go back on it. Since then I have put more weight on and I cant seem to shift it even though I eat well and go to the gym three times a week. I have decided to come off Microgynon now and try another pill.

The side effects that I have had latey are weight gain - forever feeling hungry at the start of each pack and bloated all the time.

Glad I found this site it all makes sense now.