Birth Control and Weight Loss: Does It Affect Your Metabolism?

Question
Dr. Rappaport,
My girlfriend is currently taking birthcontrol, and is trying
to lose weight because we are getting married July of '06.  
Since March see is seeing very little results from exersise.  I
was wondering if the birthcontrol could be having any
effect on her weight, and if so if there are any other forms
of birthcontrol that would allow her to lose the extra weight
she wants to lose.
Thanks,
Tyler

Answer
Sometimes, birth control pills will make it harder to lose weight. I would not suggest that she stop the birth control pills at this time, but she should try a different diet. Perhaps WeightWatchers can be of some help. Exercise alone will not help reduce the weight.