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
15%
12%
Out of the 26 reviews for birth control shot, 13 people (50%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
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
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Feb 25
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
1 helpful
0 comments
Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
58% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
54% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
50% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Vaginal discharge
46% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Period like cramps
46% of birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps
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