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 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 8 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 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

My moods increased, I lost 50 lbs, and my acne got better. I was using Aviane before this and I was ovulating on it. Since switching to Vienva I have not had any issues.

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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


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

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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