Pooja Dey Pooja Dey Asked 7 months ago

Does levonorgestrel cause weight gain?

I recently started using a contraceptive method containing Levonorgestrel. I'm keeping an eye on side effects, especially weight. Is weight gain a common issue with Levonorgestrel?

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Aakanksha Roy Aakanksha Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Let's be clear: levonorgestrel is the active ingredient in emergency contraceptive pills and some IUDS. An emergency pill won't cause permanent weight gain because it is a single dose. If you have an IUD, mild fluid retention might happen initially, but it stabilizes soon.

Sanjay Bhatia Sanjay Bhatia Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

At my age, even drinking water feels like it causes weight gain, so I understand the worry. But jokes aside, my wife used this and she only had some minor bloating for a couple of days. It is just hormonal flux, nothing that a few days of normal routine won't fix.

Neha Saluja Neha Saluja Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I used a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD for three years. Yes, I had some bloating and water retention during the first two months, which felt like weight gain on the scale. To manage it, I cut down on sodium and increased my daily water intake, which worked beautifully.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Whenever my wife and I have questions about hormone-based medication, we head straight to our gynecologist at Fortis. It is far better to get your doubts cleared by a specialist who knows your medical history rather than relying on forum posts.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please be very careful with hormonal pills. I had a lot of irregular bleeding and severe mood swings after taking emergency contraception, along with sudden bloating. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor to check if your hormones are balanced.

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Karan Chawla Karan Chawla Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, hormonal balance thoda disturb toh hota hi hai in medicines se. Par temporary bloating ko permanent fat gain mat samjho na. A couple of days of clean eating will bring everything back to normal.

Arunima Sen Arunima Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't worry too much. Any hormonal medication can cause your body to hold onto a bit of water temporarily, making you feel a bit heavy. It is not real fat, so take a deep breath, eat light home-cooked meals, and let your body recover naturally.

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