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Yaz Birth Control Weight Gain

As is true of most oral contraceptives, Yaz may cause weight gain in some women — and weight loss in other women. Every woman's body is unique, and every woman's circumstances, health history and lifestyle make a unique profile. In addition, every drug, including Yaz and other contraceptives, has a multitude of possible side effects.

Yaz Birth Control and Weight Gain

The Prescribing Information provided by Bayer Healthcare for the Yaz birth control pill admits that weight gain is a potential side effect of Yaz use. Indeed, the information states that "weight gain" was one of the "most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events" reported with the use of Yaz:

In the contraception clinical trials for Yaz
In the PMDD clinical trials for Yaz, and
In the acne clinical trials for Yaz

Many anecdotal reports of Yaz use resulting in weight gain have been circulating the Internet, and doctors who prescribed Yaz have also noted that some of their patients tell them of unexplained, undesired weight gain after starting the birth control.

Dealing with Yaz Weight Gain

If you have experienced weight gain that you suspect is linked to your use of Yaz birth control, you should talk to your doctor about it. Depending on how much weight you've gained, your doctor may advise you to switch to another birth control method. He or she may also help determine whether the weight gain is attributable solely to the Yaz, or to something else, or to a combination of factors.

It's Advisable to Eat Right and Get Enough Exercise

Anyone who is carrying too much body weight would benefit from increased physical activity and a heart-healthy diet, including:

limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, cholesterol, salt, added sugar, and alcohol beverages
lots of fruit, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products
lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts

Yaz Birth Control and Weight Loss

Although the Prescribing Information does not list weight loss as a Yaz birth control side effect, it is possible that some women would lose weight while taking Yaz — as is true for all oral contraceptives. It is not known why hormonal oral contraceptives may cause some women to gain weight but cause others to lose weight. It's a difficult matter for clinical researchers to quantify, especially since many confounding factors may contribute to an individual's weight change.

Ask a Yaz Lawyer about Weight Gain/Loss Side Effects

Women who have experienced disturbing side effects of Yaz medication should take their concerns to a product liability lawyer. To schedule a private, no-cost consultation with an experienced Yaz birth control lawyer in your area, please contact us today.

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