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

22%

Out of the 110 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 9 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 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

I had severe anxiety on this pill, and also all of the sudden got motion sick all the time. I was nauseous everyday and lost weight because I couldn't eat. It did definitely help with acne and my previously irregular periods. However, I lost 20 pounds and had to eventually stop. Within a week of stopping, my mood returned to normal and I wasn't panicking all the time. Within a few months, however, my acne got way worse and I started getting cystic acne along my jawline. I also still suddenly get motion sick sometimes, and this isn't something I ever had before.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Mar 25

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.


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

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal dryness

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

27% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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