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

43%

Don't know

21%

Out of the 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 27 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 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Feb 25

I’ve experienced these issues around or during my period

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Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Jan 25

I love my birth control


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Dec 24

Overall discomfort.


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

1

Breast enlargement

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

2

Headaches

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Sweating more than usual

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

5

Vaginal dryness

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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