Often, women don't take birth control pills for fear of gaining weight. Let's see if that fear is justified!
The first oral contraceptives actually contained very high hormone doses (twice as much as in modern pills), so they could cause metabolic disturbance and weight gain. After numerous laboratory tests, the dose was reduced.
Recent studies have not revealed a direct link between taking birth control pills and gaining weight. In fact, women often put on weight because of their age and lifestyle habits.
Sometimes, a slight increase in weight can be associated with water retention or an increased appetite while taking combined oral contraceptives (COC).
•i take COCs and have for the last five years and i only weight 87lbs so i don't believe they make everybody gain weight. Some people, maybe yes, but not all. i do, however, get hot flashes and other side effects as well. it all truly depends on the person and how their body reacts to the medication•
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