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
22%
Out of the 153 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 43 people (28%) 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
46 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I always have side effects, cystic acne or migraines with birth control. This is the only one of about 10 that has worked for me. I did gain 2 to 3 lbs almost immediately, but pretty sure it's water weight in my boobs, because they grew practically overnight. No tummy aches, or gas, some bloating when I first started. Stabilized my appetite, cravings and mood in perimenopause.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Jul 26
Feel miserable and made depression worse, consistently crying all the time over stupid things, waking up is evil
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
41% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Tender breasts
32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
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