Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Will skyla cause weight gain?

My gynaecologist suggested Skyla for contraception. I'm a bit worried about gaining weight though, as I've struggled with it before. Will this cause me to put on kilos?

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Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Beta, when I was younger, every new medicine or birth control had us worried about weight. For Skyla, it's a hormonal IUD, and some women do report slight weight changes, but it's not a common or significant side effect for most. Don't worry too much, our bodies change with time anyway. Talk to your lady doctor, she will tell you the truth.

Anjali Rao Anjali Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

From what I've seen on health tracking apps and forums, Skyla is a hormonal IUD that releases a low dose of progestin. While some individuals might report slight weight fluctuations, studies generally show that weight gain is not a common or significant side effect directly attributed to Skyla. It's good to track your diet and exercise to see if other factors are at play.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When you consult a gynaecologist at a good hospital about Skyla, they'll explain that it's a low-dose hormonal IUD. While any hormonal birth control *can* potentially influence appetite or fluid retention in some individuals, significant weight gain is not considered a primary or frequent side effect of Skyla. It's best to discuss your specific concerns with your doctor, who can provide personalized information based on your health history.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, I totally panicked about weight gain when I was considering birth control too! With Skyla, I remember researching a lot, and while some people mention it, it's actually not a very common side effect. I've had it for a while now, and my weight has been stable. It's probably more about diet and lifestyle than the IUD itself for most people. Don't worry too much!

Sonia Verma Sonia Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Na, Skyla se zyada weight gain nahi hota hai usually. Yeh low-dose hormonal IUD hai na. Thoda bohot fluid retention ya appetite change might be there for some, but not proper weight gain like some other hormonal birth controls. Toh zyada tension na lo, apni doctor se confirm kar lo bas.

Divya Singh Divya Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Will Skyla make you gain weight? Probably not as much as my late-night cravings for biryani! 😂 Seriously though, it's a low-dose IUD, so major weight gain isn't a common villain in its story. Any slight changes are usually minimal. Your snacks are probably more potent than Skyla, weight-wise!

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Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, actually with any hormonal birth control, there's always that worry about weight gain, right? But for Skyla, doctors usually say it's such a low dose of hormones that it's not a major issue for most. Some people might feel a little bloated initially, but proper weight gain, not really. But every body is different, so it's good to talk to your gynaecologist.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I was researching hormonal birth control options for a friend, and Skyla came up. I read that while *some* people might experience slight changes, significant weight gain isn't typically listed as a primary side effect. It's more common with higher-dose hormonal options. So it seems like it's generally not a big concern.

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