microgynon and weight gain

[microgynon 30.]

i've changed pill many of times due to the doctor not being impressed with my body's functions.
However, he kept me on microgynon?! ive been puzzled about my weight gain and my exessive hunger but thought it was all part of being on the pill. Nearly 7months on with microgynon i am questioning whether i can live with all this drama. im constantly hungry i could eat a dinner and then start after eat something else (i'm normally an average sized girl ive turned enormous) my mood swings are out of control. im either telling everyone how much i hate them and life or crying myself to sleep. never seem to be happy and i was a bubbly person before this stupid pill! i am definitley going to try and fight for a nurses appointment as soon as possible as me and my boyfriend can no longer go on with this, so knackering! Thanks for finding all this info out i thought i was the only abnormal girl who reacted to this pill. A lot of help xx

[ellumsableee]

Hey ladies,

Well, I'm going to sound really stupid because I've only been on the pill itself at all for a week. But for this week, I've actually been on a pretty strict diet (melon for breakfast, salad for lunch and then a light dinner) and guess what? The bulge around my tummy has probably already grown by about an inch. So tonight I just decided, nope, I wasn't having it, and I've decided to come off the pill altogether. I probably only have sex once or twice a month, so I don't need absolute protection that you get from contraceptives, really. Also just this week on microgynon 30 I've felt upset and teary over the tiniest things? Especially my tummy! I've been working months to lose weight and I was actually looking pretty hot, and now it's going to be weeks in the treadmill slicing it off again. >.> I'll just stick to the theory of: don't compromise - condomise.

[laura5457]

i just want to say to all girls out there please dont get stressed over it, i've been on the microgynon pill for over 2-3 years and it had never occured to me that right now i have gained weight, got numerous spots on my chin and forehead and got bloated and bubbly uncomfortable stomach constantly but thought it was what i ate, plus ive put weight on my stomach, now i've come off it and been put on marvelon pill and only been a week and i feel a new women, i dont worry about getting bloated all the time, my skin isnt oily its clearing up and no spots are developing, go to your doctor and express your concerns and it will change your life.

[Guest]

i used to be my perfect size 10 and happy and quiky before i went on the pill 2 years ago and now im a size 16 and misrable. i always thought i am not going to use the exuse its the pill but after reading all of these i actually do believe it might be the pill and have decided that after sunday (when my last pill runs out) i will take a 6 month break to see if thats whats causing it. i am also noticing how horrible i am to my fiance and that i snap over anything.

[rachel891]

I completely agree that it makes you gain weight too. I was on the pill Yasmin for about a year but I came off it because the mood swings were horrendous and came onto Microgynon but I've got up 2 dress sizes over about 4months. My diet has remained the same throughout and I've been to the gym to try and lose weight but it won't budge. It's really frustrating so I think I'll give other methods of contraception a go because I'm sick of none of my clothes fitting!

[princessmeee]

I've been on microgynon for about a year now, i do feel it has helped with my periods but it does always make me look pregnant after i have eaten. I'm not a big girl, i am size 8-10 but as my stomach is not very big after i have eaten you can really see how round it is! I dont feel like i have put weight on but when i sit down i do get a little bulge that i didnt have before! i also noticed the other day that my boobs looked a little bigger, i have been waiting for that to happen for ages! glad i am not the only one that gets bloated, thanks girls!

[Miren]

I am now a bit over 18-year old and I started Microgynon just one month ago.
I have suffered from amennorrea for many years because of anorexia, but now my weight has been normal for several months. But I still haven't had my own periods because of running and exercising...
I have too much muscles, instead of fat which belongs to a normal woman.

But, anyway.

These pills have caused me some much S*** I would say...:

I have a terrible acne on my face!
I have gained VERY MUCH aqua on my face, especially on my stomach which really makes me feel so depressed...
My legs have also became swollen...
And my apetite have increased very much too...

I don't know what to do, I'll become to lose my mind with these.

And, my periods started a week earlier than this my first tabled ented!
And that tablet ended yesterday. And periods are still on.

I really want to end these and try something else... Any succestions to my problem?, observing my amennorrea.

[angel282]

I started microgynon 30 about 7 years ago and want to loose some weight and tone up but cant seem to shift any pounds at all. Also I have big cravings and eat quite a lot and get bloated quickly. I havent had very good skin either quite spotty. The only reason i went on the pill was so my periods were lighter as i used to get quite ill before i started my period (very bad cramps, dizzy spells and sometimes even blackouts) but i am very unhappy with my body so thinking about coming off of it

[Guest]

I started microgynon 30 about 7 years ago and want to loose some weight and tone up but cant seem to shift any pounds at all. Also I have big cravings and eat quite a lot and get bloated quickly. I havent had very good skin either quite spotty. The only reason i went on the pill was so my periods were lighter as i used to get quite ill before i started my period (very bad cramps, dizzy spells and sometimes even blackouts) but i am very unhappy with my body so thinking about coming off of it

I used to have terrible periods + pain before I started Microgynon 30 15 years ago. The pill did make a difference although I still experienced pain and cramps it was much better. I decided in December 2010 to stop taking Microgynon 30 as I was getting terrible mood swings, crying at a drop of a hat, tiredness, huge appetite (the list of side affects was endless) I can report that since stopping it I have had regular periods, which starts bang on my normal cycle and all the periods I have had since I have had NO PERIOD PAIN at all!! Not even the day before cramps!!! It's amazing, my periods are light as anything and only last maybe 3-4 days. Maybe my body is still adjusting to not taking the pill but as long as these amazing periods last i'm not going near another pill!!

Also it only took about a week for my body to stop feeling hungry all the time and my moods improved dramatically! The stomach bloating is much better and my breasts never get bloated and sore and have reduced in size (which is a bonus for me) Weight wise i've lost half a stone but didnt really ever put on that much weight with it.

I would certainly recommend for anyone to get off this pill for a break if they experience any off the problems I had, even if just to see what happens.

[VikkiV]

I was on the Microgynon pill for roughly four years, I'd say I have probably gained a little weight, but I don't think that is down to the pill.
I have literally started a new pill today, Loestrin 30, although I have heard awful reviews about it, so a little worried.
The reason I have come off of Microgynon is simply because it made my mood swings awful, I was paranoid all the time and it was causing me hell in my relationship. I worry about everything, stupid things, and it's start really getting me down and making me feel so upset!

Pros for Microgynon:
Very short periods, roughly 3 to 4 days.

Cons: Acne around time of period being due.
Horrible period pains, the pain was so bad it made me feel sick.
Slight weight gain (Not sure if because of pill though.)
Mood swings.
Paranoia.

[stacee93]

Hi Ladies,

I am absolutely positive that this pill makes you gain weight. I have been on Dianete and Yasmin and Dianete is the only pill that worked for me but they made me come off it after a year. Every diet i have come accross _ tells you to eat the sort of foods that i am already eating and i have gone up nearly 3 dress sizes!!!!
Needless to say i have a doctors appointment booked for next week and i am coming straight off it. Want my size 10 body back

[CharlotteS]

Hi Ladies,

I am absolutely positive that this pill makes you gain weight. I have been on Dianete and Yasmin and Dianete is the only pill that worked for me but they made me come off it after a year. Every diet i have come accross _ tells you to eat the sort of foods that i am already eating and i have gone up nearly 3 dress sizes!!!!
Needless to say i have a doctors appointment booked for next week and i am coming straight off it. Want my size 10 body back

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!

I have been on the pill for about 6 months and have put on over a stone and a half..I have never gained more than a stone since I was 17 not to mined a few months, Ive been eating healthy, nothing different and yet weighed myself after coming home from uni(we dont have weigh scales :/) And I was shocked! My skin is bad(never has been) and I am hungry all the time but I never thought that much about it till I read all your stories..Im off it as of right this night!!

Thanks for all these comments! Now I dont feel alone!!xxx

[marshdawman]

I also had quite an episode of areas on my experience and torso, which is very uncommon for me as i have NEVER had areas before and I'm 18! I was fast to modify my tablet and will begin the new one in a months time, Im sure my indicators will develop after this as I absolutely responsibility Microgynon for my issues.

[Kathwell2012]

Really glad I have read all these posts ! I am 34 years old and have 2 children. I started microgynon 2 weeks ago as I have been struggling with pre menstrual nausea, dizziness and lethargy since having my second child who is now 17mths. My husband has had a vasectomy so I do not use this for contraception just to try and help the symptoms I have been suffering. I have always been very naturally slim 5ft 11 and 9 st 6 and have always eaten what I like and never been concerned about my weight. The last couple of days I have noticed my clothes seeming tighter and have just weighed myself and have put on 8lbs in two weeks and as other people have posted I look like I am in the early stages of pregnancy !! Think I may need to re-assess my treatment as don't fancy increasing anymore !

[kez l]

After reading all these i feel so much better but also unsure what to do.
Ive been on this pill since i was 16, after getting married last year we have been
Talking about me comming off it.

Ive started to feel hungry all the time and my belly bloats so much. Ive never gained weight hardly ever . Ive been more or less the same weight for about 7 years and now all of a sudden ive put on nearly a stone with no changes to my diet or lifestyle. Im now wondering if after all these years its the pill causing it.