If I Stop Taking Birth Control, Will I Loose The Weight I Gained?

I’ve been on birth control for about 8 months and I’ve gained about 10 pounds. I used to be a light eater but after taking this pill I can eat my own body weight and not be satisfied.
If I quit, will my appetite return to normal?

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6 Responses to “If I Stop Taking Birth Control, Will I Loose The Weight I Gained?”

  1. katmcn on February 11th, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    You could loose weight – a lot of what is retained is mostly water anyhow. Often the body “thinks” that it is pregnant while on the pill, leading to an increase in appetite while taking it. So as long as you maintain a consistent healthy diet and routine exercise, you’ll likely shed a few pounds.

  2. abnegati on February 11th, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I don’t know if there is a correlation between the two, but if you plan to stop taking birth control, be VERY careful. If you do it too fast, then your menstrual cycle will be screwed up for a while. Consult your doctor or an obstetrician before changing your birth control.

  3. georgia gurl on February 11th, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    It should, this happened to me, just don’t get pregnant, you will really gain then.

  4. yaser h on February 12th, 2010 at 1:45 am

    yes, because this weight is mainly water and sodium retention

  5. Screenwriting Tips on February 12th, 2010 at 3:19 am

    You should ask your doctor that one. I have Mirena and it’s worked great for me.

  6. Natalie on February 12th, 2010 at 8:08 am

    its a good possibility

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