I have been taking Yasmin for 4 months now. I have noticed at first that I stayed fit and maybe even lost some weight. I workout just about every day and I eat right. Howeveer here lately in the 4th month and end of the third, I began to gain weight in my hips and thighs. I am really bothered by this. especially because I work out every day and eat right. If anyone knows of a birth control that is a natural alturnative please let me know at siennamh@yahoo.com- Thanks