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
43%
Don't know
22%
Out of the 110 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 30 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 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Began experiencing yeast infections almost immediately after beginning medications, even though I’ve had zero history of yeast infections in the past. Also experienced increase vaginal dryness with painful intercourse. Last but not least, I feel like my depression has been worse.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
12 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Apr 25
Headaches when using placebo pills. Improved when taken continuously but then had weeks of spotting. Thighs noticeably bigger. Weight increase 2-3 pounds over 3 months. Previously on Yaz in my late 20s and early 30s - loved it. This one did not work for me in my mid 40s
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Apr 25
No see drive. Gained 15 pounds over 6 years, mostly at the start. Can't seem to lose weight. It's the only bc pill that doesn't seem to affect my heart arrhythmia. Got pregnant twice on this stuff though!
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
27% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
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