In what ways do you think birth control pills changed your body?

Question

I've been taking Seasonale (now Seasonique) for a few months. i think i notice larger b*****s, weight gain, and definitely mood swings, and i seem more emotional towards things! BUT how about you...notice fuller hips? thinning hair? i also heard you change 'down there' like your odor changes and stuff? Can people please explain how their bodies have changed? or if not at all? also, what type of birth control do you use?

Answer 1

Hi! I am not on birth control now as I am pregnant:)  But I have used it and I did not like the side effects. My doctor told me that you don't gain weight on birth control but if you are seeming to gain it's only water weight...I would beg to differ!!! I gained quite a bit of weight on Yasmin (sp?) the first pill I was on and they had to put me on a water pill at the same time I took that b/c I had so much water (I still think I actually gained more than just water! Actually, I would agree about the b*****s as well. After Yasmin I went on the patch-that was the most horrible experience ever! Never again! Then I went on a new pill called Solia or Apria (generic names) and that worked ok but emotionally I can say birth control does affect some women-it did me. I would say the side effects you are feeling are not abnormal and if they get to be a big problem then just talk to your doctor-it might be worth it to switch to something else. I know that two of my sisters swear by the Nuva Ring. One of my sisters tried different pills and the patch just like I did but her emotions were so up and down her husband was actually worried about her and sent her to the doctor-she said the Nuva Ring saved their marriage b/c it helped her to be not so up and down etc. Just a few thoughts & hope everything works out for you!

Answer 2

I WAS ON THE DEPO PROVERA SHOT FOR 10 MONTHS. I NOCITCE A LITTLE WEIGHT GAINE WHILE ON IT.. AS FAR AS THE EOMTIONS GO I TURNED BITCHY.. AND ALWAYS HAD AN APPETITE.... BUT NOW  THAT I HAVE BEEN OFF OF IT FOR 5 MONTHS.. I GAINED WEIGHT.. MY THIGHS ARE THICKER MY BREAST A BIGGER AND I LOVE IT!! I AM A VERY PETITE WOMAN SO I GUESS THIS MIGHT BE A GOOD LOOK FOR ME. BUT SAD TO SAY I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONCEIVE AND  WELLL NOTHING YET!!!