Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and weight gaining

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

42%

Don't know

23%

Out of the 89 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 25 people (28%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Combination birth control pill  

Overall discomfort.

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Dec 24

Eh


Worse skin

2 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Dec 24

Lots and lots of weight gain to the tune of 70+ lbs in about 12 years currently. Been on depression medication for no energy and nothing has helped


Very negative mood

2 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Period like cramps

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Lower back pain

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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