Birth control shot and weight gaining
How our community feel birth control shot has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
19%
Don't know
14%
10%
Out of the 21 reviews for birth control shot, 12 people (57%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
I became depressed and experienced pregnancy symptoms. I had it for a year. Half way through that year is when I realized it was the birth control that was making me feel out of wack. I had a horrible reaction receiving last shot and that was it. I continued using it because I thought my body was suppose to get use to it. I’ve changed a lot since then and not in a positive way.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Jul 24
I first started receiving the shot as a teenager (for 2 years) and the only side effect I experienced was no periods, which is what I wanted. I started back on it 5 years ago after trying 2 other types of BC that I did not like. Once again, my periods stopped, but this time I also gained about 30 lbs, my breasts grew, and I suffered from excessive sweating/ hot flashes. The weight gain was no issue to me since I have always been very tall and skinny. Putting on some extra weight was a plus. It was the constant sweating and hot flashes that made me stop taking the shot. I would even sweat from my head and *down there*, which I never used to before. It was very embarrassing and difficult for me to control. I was showering 3-4 times a day in between trying to work and go to school. Not to mention all of the different types of deodorant I had to try to remedy this issue. If I can find a viable solution, I would most definitely restart this BC.
Gained weight
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Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
67% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
62% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
57% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported tender breasts
Dizziness
43% of birth control shot reviewers reported dizziness