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| Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chi-town!! Holla ![]() | I am a ballet dancer in my 20s and weight is a big issue for me. My doctor wants me on birth control to regulate my periods because I have PCOS. I was wondering if anyone knew of Birth controls that do not have a big weight gain factor....I have tried to already Yaz, which I was allergic to (p.s. is that weird?), also tried Ortho tri cylclin lo....which made me gain weight.....any suggestions?!?! I am in desprite need of HELP!! THANKS!Rae
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| Learning to cope... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | I didn't gain any weight on Diane-35. Although, I am very overweight already so Im not sure it would have the same effect on a slim body.
__________________ My scars remind me that the past is real... Dx: Dec 1, 2005 Meds: Diane-35 Trying to lose weight. Start May 6, 2008 at 223 pounds. |
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| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | I'm on Apri (generic form of Desogen) and it's worked wonders for my PCOS symptoms. I also tried Ortho-Tri and gained 7 pounds in the first two months on it. With Apri, I've had no weight gain.
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| Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chi-town!! Holla ![]() | thanks so much I am going to assk about that apri one I know I gain like 5lbs in one month and on adancer in Leo and tights it shows!! Hehe thanks again!!
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| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Glad to help!
__________________ Maria (24) & Dave (34) Married June 16, 2007 PCOS Dx 10/07 Focusing on getting healthy!!! Meds: Apri (BCP), Women's Multivitamin, Folic Acid To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
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| Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | I take Yasmin which is very similar to Yaz so it may not be a good choice for you. However, I started taking it when I was diagnosed in Jan. 2007 and I have lost 55 pounds since then. I have also been working hard at losing weight, but the Yasmin didn't hinder the process.
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