I have been on the generic Yasmin (Ocella) for @ 6 weeks & have experienced little weight gain? Anyone else?

Question

I have been on Yasmin for about 5 years so I am not new to birth control. I haven't changed any eating habits and still workout a minimum of 5 days a week so trying to find the source of weight gain. Thanks!

Answer 1

my exgf was on yaz and put on some weight in the short time after. i think i read that it had something to do with increased water retention, i also believe it is temporary but im not 100% try doing a google with birth control and water retention

Answer 2

YES!

I got off it 2 months ago for exactly that reason! Now I'm back on OrthoTryCyclen, which everyone seems to have something bad to say about, but it isn't likely to cause weight gain and never has for me. When I took Yasmin I also got vericose veins all of a sudden, and thick ankles! I'm not even a big girl, but that pill made me feel like I had birthed 3 kids already. My body just didn't look or feel the same at all. Good luck. If you haven't been on it that long, you might want to give it 3 months to make sure it's a problem for you. I just wanted to give you my 2cents!