birth control and possible hormone imbalance

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 24 ) on Fri 03, Oct 2008 09:15pm for $9.00:
	I wanted to know if there is a good birth control out there that will make you gain weight? i have tried almost every kind. i was gonna try the needle or diane.My skin didnt get clear UP from all the ones i have tried.is it possible to have imbalanced hormones? seems like i have more male hormones in me then females because i have quit a bit of hair on my arms and all over my body. so i get blood work done. Plus im self concious about the hair on my arms and such
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	Answer by Dr Rowena S, MD (doctor) on Fri 03, Oct 2008 10:45pm: Hi, Weight gain is a very common side effect of hormonal methods of birth control. However, how much a woman will gain tends to vary. Weight gain is due to an increase in appetite and easier fat deposition as a result of the increase in hormones. On average, women who use Depo-Provera tend to gain 5.4lbs during the first year of use and 8.1lbs after two years. Women who use the birth control pill gain, on average, about 10lbs during the first year of use. For some women, they gain more while others may not gain any weight at all. It is also possible to have imbalance hormones. It would be best to discuss this with your doctor. Blood test may be done to determine your hormone levels. Vitamin supplementation may help. Take care and regards. Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our doctors will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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