Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and weight loss

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

23%

Out of the 89 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 7 people (8%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Dec 24

When I stop this medicine i get worse. I can t stay without yaz

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Dec 24

I've really enjoyed being on volnea but switching to one that helps acne more.


Lost weight

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th May 24

It’s a pretty average birth control. It hasn’t affected me negatively a great deal but there are some impacts that have negatively affected me.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Period like cramps

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Lower back pain

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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