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 124 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 33 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
50 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 13th Jun 25
It is not bad. The bad thing about it is it did make me gain weight and made my boobs go from a C to a DD and it kind of hurts my back. I gained like 10-15 lbs and I am unable to lose it no matter what diets I do. My skin has cleared up and my hair isn’t as oily and my periods have stopped which is really nice though.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
39% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
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