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Question: Does birth control hinder or prevent weight loss ?

(Posted by: Jenny H on 2010-03-13 10:40:41)

I am trying to lose weight , week 1 I started weight watchers (again) after the first week I stayed the same in weight, I stayed within my points no more no less no cheating ! Now in previous attempts I have experienced up to 5 pounds of weight loss with the same program within the first week so needless to say I was disappointed. So I amped it up for week 2, I have been doing an hour of intense cardio workout ( advanced spin class ) everyday along with the points system , no more no less and no cheating ! I have only lost half a pound , the only thing I can think of being different between the prior attempts and now is a different brith control. I am very frustrated because I have seen loss of up to 8 pounds by now and I am far from that . My mom told me that the birth control could be the reason that I am having trouble losing this time but I want to get more opinions .... thanks Also , should I determine that this is the reason when I go to discuss with the doctor, how do I explain to her the situation with out coming across as just needing an "easy fix " and really conveying the hard work I am doing ? For a little more info I was previously on seasonique and now Im on a pill called desogen and it has .15mg desogestrel and .03mg ethinyl estradiol. Any advice , opinions or info would be much appreciated !! Thanks

Posted by: Caroline on 2010-03-14, 06:53:47

The reason that birth control works is that it tells your body that you 're already pregnant, so even if you conceive, your uterus is already occupied and there are no vacancies. Thus, most people gain about 3 lb. of pregnancy weight when they go on the pill. It 's definitely the pill that 's impacting your weight loss. I would suggest getting off weight watchers if you don 't enjoy it. If you need the support of the community, which is the biggest thing they offer, then stay. Cut to 1300 calories a day, less than 25% fat and you should be good to go if you keep up your exercise.