The Pill

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I'm taking Yaz. Started about four months ago (after finally quitting smoking!!!). How big a deal is TOM weight loss wise if you're on the Pill? Thus far, I've been unable to correlate the two re: my own experience. Thanks for the help!

[jimmie 48]

Re: The Pill

i'm not quite sure this is what you are looking for, believe.
many many many years ago i found things easier while on the pill. skin was great, weight loss easy, good mood most times. i was young though, so that had to factor in.

[sadie147]

Re: The Pill

I was the opposite of Jimmie...when I was on the pill (tricyclen i think) I had constant water weight month round, about 10-15 lbs and had a hard time losing any weight at all. My Dr. switched me to Allesse which is lower dose. It did help a bit but not entirely. I lost about 7 lbs 3 yrs ago right after I went off the pill.

Oh and when I switched to Alesse I grew my first mustache

I think everyone reacts different to it, and when it causes issues it's best to try different doses/brands if you find you are having problems.

[TammyJo348]

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You know, I have actually been on the pill for PCOS since I was 14 and I think I have taken them all! For me, Yaz was terrible. I took it for about a year and I REALLY think that had a lot to do with my weight gain in the past year (along with the fact I ate like a pig!). I knew that when I was deciding to go on Atkins I needed to change because I knew it would be harder for me to lose.

About 4 years ago I had used Triphasil and ended up just randomly losing 40 pounds! I honestly can't tell you what made me switch OFF of that glorious pill, but I did unfortunetly and gained it all back before I got married...but I digress For me, the Pill has a LOT to do with my wieght, taking them so long I have learned that the hard way...I have not had a pill that made me feel better/lose more weight than Triphasil.

During TOM it really wasn't different with me on the other pills, I was always just bloated an gaining weight constantly. Pills are so wierd, all types are different for all people and it's crazy. My advice is just try it and see how it goes. I am sure you will be able to do it, just know that it WILL affect your weight one way or the other, so don't get hard on yourself if you arne't losing as much as you want

[Atkid]

Re: The Pill

I take Desogen b.c pills I take 3 months non-stop then break for a week. I am a slow loser which probably is contributed to the use of the pill.