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Hi OCN. All hormonal birth control methods have the same common side effects or complaints. Weight gain, Loss of sex drive, and mood swings/personality change.
There are several types of IUD's most of them include a slow release hormone much like the old norplant system that lasts an extremely long time.
If you use a hormonal form of BC, it will effect you, but not as much as you effect yourself. What effects your weight the most is what you put into your system. You need to have a way to control your intake. I recommend using a calorie counting website like "My Net Diary" or "Calorie King". These computer based calorie counters help keep you on track by having huge databases of common foods. You simply type in what you ate, and it fills in the calories and totals it for you. No more calorie books, or tedious number crunching with a pencil.
I also recommend looking for weight loss podcasts. These are internet based talk shows that can help you with tips and tricks, as well as reminding you that you are not alone.
Also the diary website has a forum much like this one where you can get moral support and help to support others who are struggling with their weight.
So far today, I have eaten 450 calories and that leaves me 775 left for the rest of the day. Ill probably hit chick-fil-a for dinner, and get a grilled chicken sandwich, a side salad, and an unsweet Iced tea. Thats around 380 calories. Im loosing weight myself. I have a ways to go, but its nice to see progress.
Good luck with yours
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