Monday, February 20, 2012 jdrules123 asks

Q: Birth Control Hunger

I just got an Implanon last Tuesday for my form of birth control. I know that one of the side effects is weight gain, which I would prefer to try and manage as much as I can (I've lost 20 lbs over 9 months). It's only been a week and I'm all of a sudden starving. All the time. And I'm not even hungry, I just feel the need to stuff my face. I tried to call Planned Parenthood just recently and they're not open seeing as it's a government holiday. What can I do to keep the weight gain to a minimum or stop feeling hungry all the time?

- A
- A
- A

Answers (1)

Merely Me, Health Guide

3/ 3/12 9:49pm

Hi there

How are you doing now? Did you finally get to contact them?

There really is no easy way to answer this question. Stay hydrated, fill up on fiber or other foods which are healthy but won't make you gain weight, and make sure to keep up with exercise. You can try chewing sugarless gum, popcorn without butter, sunflower or pumpkin seed, etc for when you have what I call "mouth hunger." The other thing to keep in mind is that most cravings don't last...try to wait them out.

But do talk to your doctor to see how to combat this symptom.

Thank you for your question.

jdrules123

3/ 3/12 10:57pm

I hate to report that I've been caving to temptation. I try to drink water when I'm at home, but I can't at work as much because I'm constantly moving all day. I have not had the chance to call Planned Parenthood again, but I will definitely do that.

Merely Me, Health Guide

3/ 4/12 10:25am

I know...it must be really hard.

I feel this hunger a lot of the time as well. It seems the worst at night. I do things like buy a pack of trailmix and keep it by my bedside for when the munchies attack. You just feel insatiable. This is where fiber may help...fiber cereal or bars. But make sure to drink a lot of water of fluids when you increase your fiber intake. Oatmeal is also very filling for breakfast.

Hope you find ways to keep the cravings at bay.

Let us know how you are doing over time.

Related Questions

See all questions

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

Q: Birth Control Hunger

Related Questions

Ask a Question