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 107 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 30 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
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 6 days 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
• 3 weeks ago
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
• 1 month ago
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
36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
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