Expert: Diane Cheryl - 4/22/2009

Question
Does Nor-qd birth control pills cause you to gain weight?  I just had a baby 6
weeks ago and have recently started to take my pills.  I am overweight and I
would like to avoid anything that will add on extra pounds?  If they do cause me
to gain weight what are some other options for birth control.  I want to wait at
least 3 years before having more children.

Answer
Hi Kanika,

Here's some information I found out for you. I'm going to do some more research so please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com so we can talk by email.
http://std.emedtv.com/nor-qd/nor-qd.html

I wouldn't recommend this because I read how it works. It works somewhat like an abortion because it makes your lining so that the embryo cannot attach. I don't specifically see the weight gain risk but most pills do have that risk. Natural Family Planning is the method I would recommend but it does have some risk of pregnancy.
Please email me and hope to hear from you soon. I'll do some research and hopefully find out more before you email me.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl