Posted by shar on May 5, 2002, at 15:13:09
In reply to I went on a shopping spree... / weight BCP?, posted by sid on May 5, 2002, at 13:58:21
Good for you on your shopping spree!!
Back in olden days I worked at a clinic where birth control was the primary focus. Back then, yes, the pill was linked to weight gain but more in the "it can increase your appetite" way. I don't know if they still talk about that as a bcp side effect. However, I am a true believer that meds can cause weight gain in and of themselves. Ie, without the increase in appetite.
If you are on any psycho meds, they are famous for weight gain. So that plus bcp could add up.
I would ask someone knowledgeable about the edema (oh, yeah...that's probably why you posted...duh). That may not be so good if it's a regular thing, and not due to being on your feet all day or something.
However, it sounds like you are young enough to get some of it off without massive effort (like walking 3 times a week will take it off). After 40 or so, that doesn't seem to happen anymore. (Anybody know why? Metabolism drops to that of a hippo?)
Shar
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