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

44%

Don't know

22%

Out of the 125 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 34 people (27%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Irregular periods and it's got worse.

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Decreased sex drive

1 more effect

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
50 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

weight gain. nausea. migraine


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 25

The pill was a great experience for me. I’d recommend it if you are someone capable of remembering to take it at the same time everyday. Also, I always know exactly when my period will be. Acne went away and no major side effects. The only potential negative is you have to deal with pharmacies and getting your prescription renewed regularly. I’m about to start a demanding job and am switching to an IUD for convenience.


Improved skin

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

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