Priyanka Mishra Priyanka Mishra Asked 6 months ago

Do progestin only pills cause weight gain?

I recently switched to progestin-only birth control pills. My cousin mentioned that these types of pills can sometimes lead to weight gain. Is this true? Do progestin only pills cause weight gain?

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Sanya Malhotra Sanya Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, I was so scared of gaining weight when my gynac put me on mini-pills. I noticed a bit of bloating in the first month, but it got fine after that. Just don't stress too much about it, it's mostly water weight anyway.

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Having PCOS makes weight management hard anyway, and these pills can sometimes increase water retention. In my experience, the effect varies from person to person. It is best to monitor how you feel and keep your doctor updated.

Rohan Varma Rohan Varma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My girlfriend had to take these for a few months. She did complain about feeling bloated and heavy initially, but she didn't actually gain much fat. It mostly settled down after the second month.

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Acharya Devendra Acharya Devendra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Our bodies respond to hormones in different ways. Keep your mind calm and practice light yoga to balance your energies. With a positive outlook and gentle daily movement, any minor physical changes can be easily managed.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, they can cause some water retention. Drinking lots of water actually helps flush out the excess fluids.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

These modern medicines have hot potencies that can cause swelling in the body. Drinking fennel seed water in the morning can help reduce this bloating and cool the stomach. Take care of your diet and don't worry too much.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It is quite common to feel a little heavier when starting these pills. Don't be too hard on yourself, your body is just adjusting to the hormones. Take care.

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