So I'm sitting here thinking about something, I stop taking my birth control about two months ago and thats when my weight pretty much came to a stand still.

So I started taking birth control about a week ago, and I've lost 10 lbs.

I have not changed ANYTHING in my diet, exercise or anythng else.. the only thing different is birth control. (btw i have PCOS)

is there something to this? anyone else experience this?

LOL .. you lucky ducky! Mine's had the opposite effect - my weight loss has slowed since I started taking birth control in September.

Wow, my experience with birth control is that it makes you gain or retain weight! I am 33 years old and have been on BC for YEARS. Once I went off it for the surgery, weight started coming off. When I went back on, it slowed......I would definately ask my GYN about the connections...Im sure they could offer an explaination....Very interesting!!

well im thinking it has to do with the hormones and the PCOS, since PCOS can cause weight gain and or difficultly loosing weight heh

Katie,

Im glad you asked this.

I havent taken the pill in MANY years, and recently considered getting back on it - due to other reasons then birth control.

But Im worried about the weight gain that the pill has a reputation for doing.

Im anxious/curious in knowing what your doctor/pharmacist says about your weight LOSS instead of gain. This is new information! Im like the others - history of the pill has led to gaining, not losing.

I am sure your right and it is probably b/c of the PCOS. I have it too I have never been able to tolerate BC pills but I am soon to try them again as I have had some issues. Jill

I went back on the pill recently too, my weight loss stalled big time. I dont know if it is related but I havent lost in 2 or so months and that is when I went back on it again.