Getting off the Pill

[Cece]

I've been on the Pill for almost 5 years and have decided to stop - not necessarily to get pregnant right now, just don't want to take it anymore. Does anyone know if there will be any weight loss/gain? Has anyone experienced either?
Since hormones and their balance are so important to health and BB, I would think that there would be some change.

thanks

Anything I've ever heard or read from other women, said being off the pill helped them get leaner. So that's cool, lucky you! Wish I could get off mine!

Do me a favor and let me know how it goes. I would be curious to know how it affects you. I've been on mine for 11 yrs and 5 mo now! /forum/images/icons/shocked.gif

[Cece]

Krypto,
I will definitely let you know what happens. I've been doing some reading on steroids (no, I am not thinking of doing any - just b/c the idea of people using substances instead/with diet and exercise to alter nature) and I realize that hormones have a HUGE impact on the way your body works - especially with working out. So I am hoping that the Pill is part of the reason I've gained so much weight over the past few years... probably not, but a girl can hope. I know that today's Pills are really low doses, so any change would be minimal. I'll also let you know if I get pregnant b/c then I really WON'T know if it does make a difference! /forum/images/icons/grin.gif

[Philia2]

Well I have already been on and off the pills several times and I never felt anything differently when STOPPING with the pills...... (starting with the pills is another thing......)

You should be fine.

[¤DÄÝZËˤ]

I was on the pill for several years also and I never noticed a difference either with starting or stopping them. But who knows everyone is different. /forum/images/icons/grin.gif <font color="blue"> </font color>

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by ¤DÄÝZËˤ:</font><hr /> I was on the pill for several years also and I never noticed a difference either with starting or stopping them. But who knows everyone is different. /forum/images/icons/grin.gif <font color="blue"> </font color> <hr /></blockquote>

That's true. I just know a lot of women on another board had posted that they got leaner after they went off the pill. I almost hope that is the case with me cause then at least if I ever decide to go off the pill I have something to look forward to! /forum/images/icons/grin.gif

[Philia2]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by ***********:</font><hr /> That's true. I just know a lot of women on another board had posted that they got leaner after they went off the pill. I almost hope that is the case with me cause then at least if I ever decide to go off the pill I have something to look forward to! /forum/images/icons/grin.gif <hr /></blockquote>

Hmmm I never thought about that one lol
Yep, me too!!!!

[Cece]

Perhaps any sort of loss would be water weight. In the reading I've done, the guys on anything like testosterone (steroids) often bloat up from the extra estrogen which is produced in response to the extra testosterone. Therefore, they apparently take estrogen blocking drugs which reduces the bloat dramatically. Usually once they stop the testosterone, they report losing up to 10 - 15 lbs of water. Maybe guys' bodies are different than women's, but I would think that dropping the estrogen would make my body think that it is "unpregnant" and therefore drop the water/extra fat? Anyway, on paper it looks promising. /forum/images/icons/grin.gif

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Cece:</font><hr /> I've been on the Pill for almost 5 years and have decided to stop - not necessarily to get pregnant right now, just don't want to take it anymore. Does anyone know if there will be any weight loss/gain? Has anyone experienced either?
Since hormones and their balance are so important to health and BB, I would think that there would be some change.

thanks <hr /></blockquote>

Mrs O lost 12 lbs after coming of the pill a few years ago.

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Mr O:</font><hr />
Mrs O lost 12 lbs after coming of the pill a few years ago. <hr /></blockquote>

OMG! Makes me wonder how much leaner I could possibly be if I went off them!

Then again, I don't recall putting on any weight when I went on them so knowing my luck if I did go off them, I wouldn't be any leaner than I am now.

Did she gain weight when she went on them? Cause I'm thinking since I didn't that it wouldn't affect me in that way whether I was on or off them.

[Js_Lilady]

I actually have the other side of the spectrum, I have terrible side effects. Have been from the worst cramps I have ever had to bleeding for almost 3 weeks (sorry to be graphic) Just be careful, if you feel sick or uncomfotable or pain, be SURE to see your Doctor.

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Js_Lilady:</font><hr /> I actually have the other side of the spectrum, I have terrible side effects. Have been from the worst cramps I have ever had to bleeding for almost 3 weeks (sorry to be graphic) Just be careful, if you feel sick or uncomfotable or pain, be SURE to see your Doctor. <hr /></blockquote>

Sounds like they had you on too low of a dosage pill. I've never had any problems with mine and they've practically made my cycle non-existant which is SOOO nice! And that's exactly why I don't want to go off them! /forum/images/icons/grin.gif

[Nony]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by ***********:</font><hr /> I've never had any problems with mine and they've practically made my cycle non-existant which is SOOO nice! And that's exactly why I don't want to go off them! /forum/images/icons/grin.gif <hr /></blockquote>

Hey Krypto, you know that you can take your pill packs back to back and not have a cycle at all? Just start your next pack and don't take the placebos. My doctor (and articles I have read) said this doesn't have a negative affect. I've been doing that for a while and it's nice to skip the pms-ing stuff - bloating, etc.. I've been on the pill for about 15 years.

Yeah, I have heard that. Only thing is, for me, the one day visit is my reassurance that I'm NOT pregnant. How do you tell otherwise? I've totally missed it several times and that's a bit scary cause then I don't know with 100% certainty that I'm not pregnant. Yikes! /forum/images/icons/crazy.gif

[RedheadHardBody]

I'm on a birth control that is very low in estrogen. I get migraines all the time so that's why my doctor put me on a pill that's very low in estrogen.

[Cece]

The pill really helped my migraines and gave me a cycle when before I never knew when my period was coming. However, it did give me PMS when I never had any before. I was on a very low dose pill first but switched to a higher dosage one due to side effects and that one worked perfectly. I guess everyone is different.
When I went on the pill I gained about 15- 20 pounds over the first few months, maybe those who gain it first will lose? Who knows? This dialogue is nice though. /forum/images/icons/wink.gif

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Cece:</font><hr /> ... This dialogue is nice though. /forum/images/icons/wink.gif <hr /></blockquote>

Indeed. See now this is why we needed a Women's Forum. http://www.plauder-smilies.de/biggthumpup.gif So now we can talk about girlie stuff without worrying about freaking or grossing the guys out. Altho a lot of them peak in here anyway cause thier curiosity gets the best of them, lol. http://www.plauder-smilies.de/laugh.gif

[luvmypt]

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Hey Krypto, you know that you can take your pill packs back to back and not have a cycle at all? Just start your next pack and don't take the placebos. My doctor (and articles I have read) said this doesn't have a negative affect. I've been doing that for a while and it's nice to skip the pms-ing stuff - bloating, etc.. I've been on the pill for about 15 years.
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I did this several times when my 'Uncle George' was planning on visiting me during my vacation. The first time worked great until I missed a day or two and doubled the dose to make up. Boy, I've never been so sick in my entire life!

The second time I had so much break through bleeding that it wasn't worth the effort because the DR put me on pills that were too low in estrogen. (now that was a bummer. talk about a 2 week period).

Now I've been deemed 'too old' at 46 to use them periodically (ha! get the pun?) I just wish menopause would get here so I'd be done with all this hassle. I'll take hot flashes over this any day...

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by ***********:</font><hr />

Did she gain weight when she went on them? Cause I'm thinking since I didn't that it wouldn't affect me in that way whether I was on or off them. <hr /></blockquote>

Yeah she blew up big style and boy did it get here down. She has swore of the pill now and wont go back.

[Cece]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Mr O:</font><hr /> <blockquote><font class="small">posted by ***********:</font><hr />

Did she gain weight when she went on them? Cause I'm thinking since I didn't that it wouldn't affect me in that way whether I was on or off them. <hr /></blockquote>

Yeah she blew up big style and boy did it get here down. She has swore of the pill now and wont go back.
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How long did it take for her to lose the extra weight?

[Romeo [H]]

my fiance didnt gain any when she started it...

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Cece:</font><hr /> <blockquote><font class="small">posted by Mr O:</font><hr /> <blockquote><font class="small">posted by ***********:</font><hr />

Did she gain weight when she went on them? Cause I'm thinking since I didn't that it wouldn't affect me in that way whether I was on or off them. <hr /></blockquote>

Yeah she blew up big style and boy did it get here down. She has swore of the pill now and wont go back.
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How long did it take for her to lose the extra weight? <hr /></blockquote>

took about 8 weeks to get back to her normal weight

[Cece]

Okay, a little bit of an update. I have been off the pill now for 2 weeks. I am definitely less bloated and have noticed that I am less hungry.
Is this a result? Who knows. My weight hasn't moved any, but we'll see. I can see my delts and biceps a lot more - no, it isn't a result of
lifting or anything - I haven't changed much of anything except taking a few more days off the gym. Hmmmmm.... /forum/images/icons/grin.gif