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
23%
Don't know
16%
13%
Out of the 31 reviews for birth control shot, 15 people (48%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4 days ago
Been on it for 4 years, I’ve gained 50lbs from it, went up 4 cup sizes, I throw up so much I have to take meds to keep it down, my hair is ALWAYS falling out, my body is always aching and I haven’t had a single period since I started it. Not to mention I get dizzy, sweat non stop, and have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep now.
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Getting off birth control and having cramps idk why I only been off for like a month or so
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st May 25
Started the shot as an easy way to get on BC. Didn't have to get another shot for another 3 months; however, it was the worst decision I made. I had spotting and sometimes even heavy bleeding for 18 consecutive days straight. Gained weight as well for the following 3 months.
Worse skin
1 more effect
11 helpful
0 comments
Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
61% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
58% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
52% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
52% of birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal discharge
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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