Hi there- I am experiencing the exact same issues- BCP plus spironolactone (similar to drospiranone in YAZ) for 25 years. Extreme weight gain after stopping the pill. I feel normal during my period and on days 14-16, which leads me to believe that some of my weight gain could be due to low free testosterone levels. Have you had your testosterone levels checked? I tried testosterone replacement, but the transdermal application did not work. Not sure of the remedy yet, but will post if I find something that helps!
When did you start seeing a difference in your body after taking all of this? Did it take to 3 months, or were you noticing within a month? The same thing is happening to me and when I found your post I was like hallelujah! I got the probiotics and some other supplements. The Noni juice I googled and it had no actual evidence to support weight loss, are you still taking it? I’m debating on ordering some. Thank you for writing about your situation, and congratulations on getting your life and body back.
Hello I had the same problem and visited many doctors, went into several detox and nothing seemed to work. My nutritionist suggested that I do Vitamin D test and the results showed that I was Vitamin D Deficient, studies show that when you stop contraceptive pills the Vitamin D levels go down. Other studies show that deficient Vitamin D is strongly related to weight gain. I was prescribed Vitamin D and I will updated you with results.
so they diagnosed you with pre-diabetes and cysts. you say you've lost the weight...how did you turn it around? what was the treatment?
I've been taking 3000units of Vit D3 every day since being off the pill and still put on 10lbs very quickly. Hope it works for you, didn't for me :(
How long have you stopped the pill?
What all did your doctor do? Did they get you on meds? I'm wanting to stay off the pill but have gained 20 lbs:-(
What did you do to get back down to your regular weight? I've gained 30 lbs the past couple months and am at about 170. I'm normally 135:-( I cant afford to go to an OBGYN dr until my new insurance kicks in in 3 weeks.
What meds were you prescribed if you don't mind sharing
what treatment did you go on to lose the weight?
I've been on the pill since I was 16, I'm now 54 and came off it 3 months ago as blood tests said i was menopausal. Although I've not been slim for many years I have a very curvy hourglass figure, smallish waist etc but I now look pregnant! I havn't gained many pounds but I look so much bigger. Going back on the pill is not really a plan due to my age. Im planning to go back to my doctor asap for advice.
have you checked for pcos?
I’m having the same thing I was on the shot for almost 4yrs and it’s 3mons later and have gained 25-30pds out of nowhere like within the past 2wks I’ve noticed it. I’ve been to doctors to the hospital bc at first I started swelling for no reason which they never could figure out and once the swelling went down here come the weight. I’m always on the go I don’t eat a whole lot and I excerise everyday I’m so depressed bc of it. I can’t wear any of my jeans and Again I’m also NOT Pregnant.
It has not gotten better for me have been of BC for 4 years now and I am so over going back on. Weight gain, bloating, acne.
Hi everyone. I wanted to share my experience. My gynecologist laughed at me and said it's impossible for the birth control pill to create weight gain. I can't believe this is the world we live in. Where the pharmaceutical industry is free to mess around with women's bodies and not one doctor is helping or educating people on the REAL side effects of this dangerous medication.
I was on a combo pill for 7 years (belara, a German one). In 2015 I quit. You won't believe what happened afterwards. For 4 months, I was fine, but had crazy moodswings. When the residues of the hormones were out of my system, I began gaining weight rapidly. I did not change my diet or exercise routine. I ran five times a week and ate a normal, healthy diet. In the next 18 months, I gained 80 (!!!!) pounds. No joke. I was absolutely horrified and my friends and family were all commenting on my weight. For the first time ever, I was obese. I went to several doctors and none of them could find anything wrong with my hormones. My periods were nice ND regular, my thyroid was fine, blood sugar excellent. I couldn't figure out what was wrong, to this day I have no answers.
I went from 72 kgs to 109. WTF!!!!!! The weight gain finally stopped in 2017. Now, a year later, I am at 92. It's been difficult to lose weight. I eat a low fat vegan diet and cycle and run. The pharma industry and the doctors who are SELLING WOMEN AND CHILDREN SEX STEROIDS that can PERMANENTLY ruin their systems are absolutely insane.
I was on a combo pill for 7 years (belara, a German one). In 2015 I quit. You won't believe what happened afterwards. For 4 months, I was fine, but had crazy moodswings. When the residues of the hormones were out of my system, I began gaining weight rapidly. I did not change my diet or exercise routine. I ran five times a week and ate a normal, healthy diet. In the next 18 months, I gained 80 (!!!!) pounds. No joke. I was absolutely horrified and my friends and family were all commenting on my weight. For the first time ever, I was obese. I went to several doctors and none of them could find anything wrong with my hormones. My periods were nice ND regular, my thyroid was fine, blood sugar excellent. I couldn't figure out what was wrong, to this day I have no answers.
I went from 72 kgs to 109. WTF!!!!!! The weight gain finally stopped in 2017. Now, a year later, I am at 92. It's been difficult to lose weight. I eat a low fat vegan diet and cycle and run. The pharma industry and the doctors who are SELLING WOMEN AND CHILDREN SEX STEROIDS that can PERMANENTLY ruin their systems are absolutely insane.