Does taking birth control make you gain weight?

Answer by  raun08 (1839)

Some birth control pills can cause weight gain, excessive water weight or difficulty loosing weight. Thankfully there are many different formulas of birth control, giving you the options of switching until you find one with side effects you can tolerate.

Answer by  lovelife (998)

Some people do gain weight taking the pill, but it is usually a small amount and is not related to the pill, but the regulating of hormones. Some people actually lose weight on the pill.

Answer by  Allison87 (45)

Some women experience weight gain as a side effect of taking hormonal birth control. The estrogen (a hormone) can lead to weight gain. Every woman is different, and if you experience unwanted weight gain, talk with your doctor about switching birth control.

Answer by  nitesh (81)

Medical science has not established the fact that taking the birth control actually leads to weight gain. However, some women may feel weight gain due to intake of hormonal contraceptives

Answer by  sharmila (83)

birth control medicines causes weight gain due to steroids in it. but some people control it by keeping otther exercises and diet habits.