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

43%

Don't know

21%

Out of the 143 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 12 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
14 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I started taking this pill for painful period cramps and it has worked wonders! My period is more regular as well and shorter and less painful. My skin cleared up really well the only problem i have is the migraines and my blood sugar. The migraines are very painful but only last a few minutes luckily and since started taking the pill my blood sugar sky rockets or falls rather quickly.

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Feb 26

The head aches are not to bad but the font go away with meds


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  18th Dec 25

good for me


Improved skin

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

Period like cramps

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

4

Tender breasts

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Lower back pain

31% 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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