How Long To Get Back To Normal Weight After Taking Yaz Birth Control?

[Fionn]

I took Yaz for 1 year and have been off it for 3 months. In the course of the time I took yaz I gained about ten lbs and my boobs, hips and thighs got larger. Instantly after stopping yaz my boobs went back down, but my hips and thighs are still larger!! How lengthy to get back my old self?? Is it fat or water retention?? help!

[Atuanya]

Hi...I hope that my experiences with birth controls can help answer your questions... Many women do not know that birth control can cause water retention(bc of hormonal changes in your body) and add weight, size(even create cellulite bc this excess water retention pushes the fat cells to the surface of the skin)... I am not a larger woman. I am currently 5'6" and 122 lbs, but am currently balancing myself back out for the third time after the pill...(my typical weight without the pill is approx 10-15 lbs less)..From my personal experience it takes me approx 3-5 months to completely balance myself out after stopping birth control and stop bloating and retaining water and all the other side affects. I've exp. them all- break outs, water retention, missed or late periods, spotting between, change in breast size, mood swings and more...Its def. not a fun process for women just trying to get back to their "normal selves"... It will take a little time for your body to regulate its progesterone/estrogen levels so you can stop having those issues. Whatever you do- dont go off and on diff. birth controls bc that will confuse your hormones even more. Just allow your body to regulate itself naturally over time. If you do miss periods for a month or two or are a little irregular that is a normal side affect also until things even out. Exercise, drinking alot of water -avoiding carbonated drinks, caffine, fatty/greasy foods, over eating, excess sodium can all add to the water retention- so try to eat as healthy as you can for some relief. Some women can store so much water on certain days that they look pregnant. All you can do until you balance is try to be cautious on what foods/drinks you consume. A daily vitamin is a good idea also as calcium, magnesium, vitamin b6 and potassium aids in water retention relief...I really hope this all helps and if you have any other questions feel free to ask...Believe me- i've been there. :) Lots of luck to ya. ;)   nicolef85 30 months ago

[Chap]

Did you change the amount of food you eat or did you switch to a higher calorie or higher fat diet after starting the pill? If not, then my guess is that it's water retention.   I took Yaz, too and all I had to do was go on a 3 day fruit cleans and it got rid of the excess water weight. If that does not work, eat a healthy(mostly fruits and veggies) 1200 calorie diet for about 3-6 weeks and you will lose the 10lbs easy anf fast!   For the three day cleans, all I do is put frozen fruit(any kind under the sun... mix-n-match) and some yogurt(again... any kind) in my food processor. Eat the slush that you get after about 5-7 minutes of processing. Reapeat 3-4 times a day for 3 days. Eat nothing else. Drink only water and unsweetened tea.(lemon water OK).   Peace

[Wayne]

I am guessing it's only water Did you change the amount of food you eat or did you switch to a higher calorie or higher fat diet after starting the pill? If not, then my guess is that it's water retention.   I took Yaz, too and all I had to do was go on a 3 day fruit cleans and it got rid of the excess water weight. If that does not work, eat a healthy(mostly fruits and veggies) 1200 calorie diet for about 3-6 weeks and you will lose the 10lbs easy anf fast!   For the three day cleans, all I do is put frozen fruit(any kind under the sun... mix-n-match) and some yogurt(again... any kind) in my food processor. Eat the slush that you get after about 5-7 minutes of processing. Reapeat 3-4 times a day for 3 days. Eat nothing else. Drink only water and unsweetened tea.(lemon water OK).   Peace aubrey_25_99 43 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Russ]

I agree with "aubrey_25_99" if you try the low calorie diet for a few weeks and 10lbs will drop easily. Or you can introduce a light exercise program in your daily routine depending on your life style and eating habits. Also the cleansing idea doesn't sound to bad and you can reduce salt intake because it helps retain water.http://www.onlinelawyersource.com/yaz-birth-control/   Paulthomas 19 months ago http://www.onlinelawyersource.com/yaz-birth-control/