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Will my being on the birth control pill inhibit my ability to lose 15 pounds?


I've heard from random sources that the birth control can prevent women from losing weight, and may actually contribute to weight GAIN. Is this true? It is my goal to lose 15 pounds, and for medical reasons, I need to be on the pill. Will being on the pill (Alesse, if it matters) ABSOLUTELY prohibit weight loss? Are there any ways around this?

No, being on the pill won't "ABSOLUTELY prohibit" weight loss, but it COULD make losing weight significantly more difficult than it would otherwise be for you. You've heard correctly that the pill can make some women gain weight...SOME women, not all. Whether a woman gains weight on the pill (or in your case, has trouble losing weight), really depends on her body chemistry and how she reacts to the pill.

If the pill Alesse does start to make you gain weight, the way around this would be to start trying other forms of the pill. If one form of pill makes you gain weight, you might find that you do just fine with another pill. Experimentation is the key.
Yes, from experience. I hope you get some answers to help your dilemna.
I have a leaflet explaining weight while on the pill.It is apparently realli rare to gain or lose weight but if you do then it will onli be either losing or gaining 5 pounds...can u help with my question?
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