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"Yaz" Did anyone gain weight on the "Yaz" pill?


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I just started Yaz, and I am wondering if I will gain weight (like I have with other birth control pill).  Does anyone have experience with Yaz and their weight?  Thanks!

Edited Sep 19 2009 19:04 by nycgirl
Reason: Moved from WL to Health & Support forum
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Now that im reading all these reviews on YAZ ive worked out that i am putting on weight and that its not just all in my head! for the last 2 weeks ive felt sooo fat! especially my thighs... thought it was just me being me, but now that i think of it, ever since i started YAZ ive been feeling this way about my body. The thing is i was put on it because i was developing acne for the first time around my jaw line and doc recommended this. must say my skin is looking really good.. along with other medications though. so not sure how much effect the pill would have without those other medications.
but omgggggggg ive been so hungryyy like i could just eat anything and everything at any time of the day! LOL.

I gained weight!!  About 7 months ago I did weight watchers and lost 13 pounds just to tone up and have maintained for 5 months.  I started Yaz 2 months ago and I've been craving foods, super hungry, and out of control! I've gained 8 pounds!  Ive tried really hard to pick up weight watchers again but I seriously just cant get the control to stick with it for more than 2 or 3 days since Ive been on the pill. :(

Yaz Website:

The most frequent (greater than 1%) side effects, which may or may not be related to YAZ, that were reported in all YAZ clinical trials included: upper respiratory infection, headache, breast pain, vaginal moniliasis, nausea, abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, urinary tract infection, accidental injury, sinusitis, emotional lability, suspicious Papanicolaou smear, weight gain, depression, menstrual disorder, and asthenia.

It really depends on what kind of dosage we are talking. I'm on a lower dosage of Yaz. I've been on it for over three months and (knock on wood) I haven't gained anything. I've actually lost weight, but I'm pretty sure that's thanks to my diet and exercise. I freaked out when I went on it too, I was positive I was going to gain weight. But, haven't. Everyone's different so, you just have to give it time and see how it works for you.

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